SUGALITE

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Sugilite is a medium to dark purple semi-precious gemstone. It can also have pink, brown and black colouring. It is usually opaque with a waxy lustre, but can also be translucent. It is usually polished and not faceted. This stone was named after Ken-ichi Sugi, the Japanese geologist who discovered it in 1944. It is found in Iwagi Island, Shikoku, Japan and Mont Saint-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada, but the largest deposits are in northern South Africa.
Hardness 6 to 6.5

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