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51.75 CTS SUGILITE ROUGH AFRICA RG-3365
- SKU
- Dimensions (mm)
- 35.000 x 24.000 x 8.000mm
- Weight (cts)
- 51.750
- Treatment
- No Treatment
- Type
- Rough
- Colours
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Rich 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.
- SKU
- Dimensions (mm)
- 35.000 x 24.000 x 8.000 mm
- Weight (cts)
- 51.750
- Treatment
- No Treatment
- Type
- Rough
- Colours
-
Rich 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.
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PositiveSpecimen is really nice, as described and pictured , wrapped carefully and delivered timely . Thank you I will treasure it .
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Very nice preform! Thank you! Shipping and packaging was perfect! Excellent vendor!
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Very nice preform! Thank you! Shipping and packaging was perfect! Excellent vendor!
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Very nice preform! Thank you! Shipping and packaging was perfect! Excellent vendor!
