Spodumene

Spodumene comes in two distinct color families each with their own name. Stones in the pink to purple range are known as kunzite while the emerald-green variety is called hiddenite. Both types are hard, easily cleaved, wear well, and produce beautiful large faceted gems. The color of the kunzite variety unfortunately fades with time and because of this was called ghost stone. A typical specimen had a base value of 50 gp.