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19.10 CTS SUGILITE ROUGH AFRICA RG-3409
- SKU
- Dimensions (mm)
- 22 x 18 x 8mm
- Weight (cts)
- 19.1
- Treatment
- No Treatment
- Type
- Rough
- Colours
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PURPLE colour
Sugilite is a silicate that is colored purple by its lithium and manganese content. It is translucent to opaque, but the translucent sugilite is very rare and expensive. Sugilite was named for the man who discovered it, Ken-ichi Sugi, in 1944 on Iwagi Island, Shikoku, Japan. It has also been found at Mont Saint-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada and most importantly, South Africa.
The only deposit of gem grade sugilite was found in 1975 in the Kalahari Desert in Kuruman, Republic of South Africa. This area is known as the Kuruman Manganese Field and the mine itself is the Wessel Mine. Hence, the sugilite we are offering is from South Africa. Due to its relatively recent arrival on the gemstone scene, it may be unfamiliar to many. It is also called sugilite, luvulite, royal lavulite, and royal azel.
| Provider | Destination | Cost |
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| DHL Default |
Rest of World
14 days
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first item
per additional item
shipping capped at
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| FedEx |
Rest of World
7 days
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first item
per additional item
shipping capped at
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| Standard Shipping - Tracked |
Rest of World
14 days
|
first item
per additional item
shipping capped at
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| Standard Shipping - Tracked Default |
Australia
7 days
|
first item
per additional item
shipping capped at
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| DHL Default |
United States of America
14 days
|
first item
per additional item
shipping capped at
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| Express Shipping |
Australia
5 days
|
first item
per additional item
shipping capped at
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| FedEx |
United States of America
7 days
|
first item
per additional item
shipping capped at
|
| Standard Shipping - Tracked |
United States of America
14 days
|
first item
per additional item
shipping capped at
|
- SKU
- Dimensions (mm)
- 22 x 18 x 8 mm
- Weight (cts)
- 19.1
- Treatment
- No Treatment
- Type
- Rough
- Colours
-
PURPLE colour
Sugilite is a silicate that is colored purple by its lithium and manganese content. It is translucent to opaque, but the translucent sugilite is very rare and expensive. Sugilite was named for the man who discovered it, Ken-ichi Sugi, in 1944 on Iwagi Island, Shikoku, Japan. It has also been found at Mont Saint-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada and most importantly, South Africa.
The only deposit of gem grade sugilite was found in 1975 in the Kalahari Desert in Kuruman, Republic of South Africa. This area is known as the Kuruman Manganese Field and the mine itself is the Wessel Mine. Hence, the sugilite we are offering is from South Africa. Due to its relatively recent arrival on the gemstone scene, it may be unfamiliar to many. It is also called sugilite, luvulite, royal lavulite, and royal azel.
| Provider | Destination | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| DHL Default |
Rest of World
14 days
|
first item
per additional item
shipping capped at
|
| FedEx |
Rest of World
7 days
|
first item
per additional item
shipping capped at
|
| Standard Shipping - Tracked |
Rest of World
14 days
|
first item
per additional item
shipping capped at
|
| Standard Shipping - Tracked Default |
Australia
7 days
|
first item
per additional item
shipping capped at
|
| DHL Default |
United States of America
14 days
|
first item
per additional item
shipping capped at
|
| Express Shipping |
Australia
5 days
|
first item
per additional item
shipping capped at
|
| FedEx |
United States of America
7 days
|
first item
per additional item
shipping capped at
|
| Standard Shipping - Tracked |
United States of America
14 days
|
first item
per additional item
shipping capped at
|
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Positive
Great set of Garnets and some really cool reds when put under a bright light! Fast delivery!! Many thanks
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PositiveVery fast shipping, arrived 11 days early. I think it will make a fantastic stone
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Positive
good seller nice packaging photos accurate of mineral
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Positive
good as shown in picture
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Comments
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