Color Delicate and alluring shades of pink and lilac, ranging from pale pastel hues to deeper, more saturated tones. Origin Brazil, Afghanistan, and Madagascar. Healing It is believed to open and activate the heart chakra, promoting love, self-acceptance, and compassion. Interesting Facts Kunzite was named after George Frederick Kunz, a famous gemologist and mineralogist who popularized and introduced many gemstones to the public in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.