Kunzite Pebbles Bracelet Straight Limited EditionA pale pink natural stone. Kunzite is available. Kunzite is a new power stone discovered in California, USA in 1902. The etymology is said to come from Dr. Kunz, an American gemologist. It is also called California Iris because it was discovered in California. Kunzite is considered to be a type of mineral called spodumene, and specifically refers to the pink one. The etymology of spodumene comes from the Greek word meaning to burn and turn to ash.