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Sugilite
(Hemi)
Sugilite
is named after a Japanese mineralogist, Dr. Ken-Ichi Sugi, who
discovered it in the year 1944 on the Iwagi Islet in Japan. The stone
comes in pale to dark purple color and contains black, reddish brown
and yellowy patches. Sometimes it also referred to Luvulite and Royal
Lazelle. It belongs to the hexagonal crystal system.
Sugilite is becoming very popular in the jewelry trade. It do not
form well shaped crystals but is generally massive. Mostly it is used
for ornamental and semi-precious stone purposes. The polish stones are
usually opaque and have an almost waxy luster.
It is said that sugilite helps in strengthening the connection
between mind and body and helps in dealing with negative energies. It
stimulates the crown chakra and helps to open all the chakras for the
movement of Kundalini energy. It is the perfect stone for meditation.
Sugilite is found in in Iwagi Island, Shikoku, Japan as well as Mont
Saint-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada and most importantly in South Africa. It
is also found in the regions of Australia and Italy. Its specific
gravity is 2.74 and hardness 6 - 7 on Mohs scale.
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