Kunzite is in the best known member of the Spodumene mineral species. Kunzite is also called "evening stone," because of its propensity to fade in bright light. With fashion always in the mood to think pink, Kunzite is a fashion favorite. This Pink to bluish Purple gem is frequently encountered in very large sizes and in deep cut Gems as a way of maximizing the color. Smaller stones, those under 10 Carats, will usually have lighter color than larger ones.Kunzite can fade when exposed to strong light for extended periods, so caution should be exercised regarding a lot of exposure to sunlight.These vitreous, transparent, faceted stones are found in Brazil, Afghanistan, Madagascar, and the US.