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187.10 CTS SUGILITE ROUGH AFRICA RG-3359
- SKU
- Dimensions (mm)
- 75.000 x 33.000 x 12.000mm
- Weight (cts)
- 187.100
- 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)
- 75.000 x 33.000 x 12.000 mm
- Weight (cts)
- 187.100
- 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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PositiveJust received my Ruby it’s a cute little thing. I believe my sister-in-law will like it took a minute to get here to the states, but I am happy with my purchase would buy from you again
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Great piece of emerald. I have already faceted a 2.5 carat gem from it. Thankyou
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Great colour change. Thankyou
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Much nicer in person than in the photo. I am happy to include these into my gemstone family!
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Beautiful gemstone
