Turquoise #108 | Manassa Loose Gemstone Sugilite (most commonly pronounced sooj-ill-ite)

Sugilite (most commonly pronounced sooj-ill-ite) is a rare purple to pink mineral discovered in 1944 by Japanese petrologist Ken-ichi Sugi

especially when it contains inclusions of red ruby

The Origin: Kingman

It is not recommended to put chrysocolla in chemical silver cleaner unless you know for certain it is agatized (the result of having a high silica content)

Turquoise #108 | Manassa Loose Gemstone Sugilite (most commonly pronounced sooj-ill-ite)The Stone: Turquoise natural stabilized The Weight: 26. 80 carats The Origin: Manassa, Colorado The Cut: Cushion Shape Cabochon stone measurements: 20. 7mm x 18. 9mm x 11. 5mm The Color: Blue Green with Orange veining About Turquoise: What once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem. Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality,