Along with, alexandrite, color change garnet, and color change sapphire, diaspore is one of the few gemstones that may change color as a function of the lighting conditions. The gem is currently mined at only one location in the world, Anatolia, Turkey and supply is said to be very limited.
Although the color change is normally not very strong, Diaspore can shift from a kiwi green or gray in daylight to a rhodolite purplish-pink under incandescent light. but normally the color. Mostly recently the trade name “Zultanite” has been adopted for this stone.
Diaspore (Zultanite) is believed to help improve ambition, intellect and is said to help one develop psychic powers.
