Sugilite Triangle Pendant
Sugilite Triangle Pendant
Mineral: Sugilite
Origin:Ā Wessels Mine inĀ Northern Cape Province,Ā South Africa
Color: Dark Purple and Black
Treatment: None
Material: Sterling Silver (925)
Approximate Dimensions: 4.5 x 2cm x 0.5cm
Weight: 9g
Note: Chain NOT Included
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10% of this purchase will be donated to The International Anti-Poaching Foundation (IAPF)Ā
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Sugilite was first described in 1944 by theĀ JapaneseĀ petrologistĀ Ken-ichi Sugi (1901ā1948) for an occurrence on Iwagi Islet,Ā Japan, where it is found in anĀ aegirineĀ syeniteĀ intrusiveĀ stock.
Sugilite is commonly pronounced with a soft "g", as in "ginger". However, as with most minerals, its pronunciation is intended to be the same as the person it is named after; in this case, the Japanese name Sugi has a hard "g", as in "geese".
The mineral is also referred to as lavulite, luvulite, and royal azel by gem and mineral collectors.
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Color may vary in images and videos due to different lightings and angles.