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Sugilite

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Sugilite

Rare Mineral

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Description
Locality: 
NChwaning II Mine, Kuruman, Kalahari, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6 × 5 × 2 cm
Description

An extremely rare and remarkable specimen of sugilite crystals. The detailed tiny crystals are exceptionally formed. Exquisite coloring. Comes out of NChwaning II, Northern Cape South Africa.
These sugulite crystal specimens need to be packed extremely carefully for shipping so as not to be damaged.

63 gr

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Sugilite

Formula: 
K(Na,□)2Li3(Fe,Mn,Al,Zr)2[Si12O30]
Strunz: 
9.CM.05
Crystal System: 
Hexagonal
Hardness: 
6.0 - 6.5
Type Locality: 
Iwagi Island, Inland Sea (Setonaikai), Ehime Prefecture, Japan