Spodumene (spod-you-meen) is a mineral family and a specific gem within that family. This stone is a popular collector’s mineral. It has two popular gemstone varieties: hiddenite and kunzite.

So, is spodumene the same as kunzite? All kunzite is spodumene, but not all spodumene is kunzite. That’s because spodumene stones come in numerous other colors!

In terms of rarity, spodumene minerals are widespread but gem-quality stones are somewhat rare. The gems have certainly made an impact, though — the town of hiddenite’s first discovery renamed their town Hiddenite after the stone!

There’s more to spodumene than kunzite and hiddenite, however. Today, we’ll fill you in on all the spodumene properties, gemstone varieties, prices, and more!