History
- Sugilite takes its name from the Japanese petrologist Ken-ichi Sugi, who first identified it in 1944 in Iwagi Islet, Japan. In 1980, Sugilite was officially classified as a rare stone, which led to an increase in its price. Sugilite gets its attractive purple colour from traces of Manganese. Its colour ranges from pinkish-purple to deep bluish-purple. Sugilite may also contain yellowish or reddish spots and light purple or white spots. Sugilite usually occurs in massive form and crystals are extremely rare. Sugilite can be mixed with quartz or black matrix, resulting in different characteristics such as hardness.
Medicinal * Metaphysical properties
- allergies, asthma, autism, pain, dyslexia, spirituality, headache, pituitary gland, anger, communication, blood, lymphatic system, love, jealousy, peace, motor, brain, inspiration, negative energy, insomnia, nightmares, forgiveness, paranoia, positivity, grounding, dreams, schizophrenia, stress, learning, creativity, joy, viral illnesses, inflammation, endurance, protection, confidence, sadness, nervous system...
- Sugilite is said to help balance the mind, body and spirit by opening the chakras to promote the flow of energy. It is said to cleanse the body. It is particularly useful for pituitary problems. It is said to relieve stress, help with forgiveness and release any negative energy.
** The healing and metaphysical properties of the stones listed are compiled from several different sources. The information is provided as a service only and not for the treatment of disease. Moirai does not guarantee the full validity of the information provided.
Features of the mineral
| Chemical composition | Na3KLi2 (Fe3+Mn3+,Al)2[Si12O30] |
| Colour | purple-rose |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 5-6.5 |
| Density | 2.76-2.8 |
| Refractive index | 1.544-1.611 |
Origin and sources of the mineral
- Japan, South Africa, India, Australia, Tajikistan, Italy, Canada ...
Care
- Sugilite is quite tough and durable. The best way to clean Sugilite is to use soapy water and a soft cloth. Rinse well and remove any soapy residue. As with most gemstones, ultrasonic cleaners and steam cleaners are not recommended.
- It is best to store stone jewellery and the stones themselves in a fabric-covered box or wrapped in cloth separately from the others to prevent damage and possible scratches. It is advisable not to wear jewellery during major physical activities such as exercise or sports. Avoid spraying perfume and hairspray directly on your jewellery and stones.
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Horoscope
- Sagittarius, Capricorn, Pisces
