Hiddenite occurs only in small crystals and is quite rare. Ordinary green spodumene from other localities is often erroneously and misleadingly labeled hiddenite. Kunzite A violet-pink spodumene, usually quite pale but sometimes bright and intense. The color is somewhat unstable and tends to fade in sunlight. The best material comes from Madagascar, Afghanistan, and Brazil.
Large pieces are fairly abundant.
Last updated 18 May 1999.