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1.7" Blue/Purple Sugilite & Richterite Pendant - 925 Sterling Silver
This is an eye catching, sugilite (purple) and richterite (blue) stone set in 925 sterling silver. The pendant itself is 1.7" tall (including loop). A 24" silver plated snake chain with a lobster clasp is included with the pendant. You will receive the exact pendant pictured.
Sugilite is a relatively rare mineral that often appears somewhere between pink and deep violet. Crystals commonly occur in a massive crystal habit, though other forms are noted to occur. While the type locality may be Japan, the majority of the material on the market is found in South Africa. Of that material, most sugilite specimens are smuggled out of the manganese mines by the miners themselves. Outside of those specimens, which also happen to be the highest quality, sugilite is found in Italy, Canada, and Japan, though in small quantities and relatively unattractive colors.
SPECIES
Sugilite & Richterite
LOCATION
Northern Cape, South Africa
SIZE
Pendant: 1.7" tall, Chain: 24" long
CATEGORY
ITEM
#246759