A special release from our private collection. This is verifiably rare, high quality, Fibrous Sugilite, exhibiting a rich violet-purple color with a gorgeous, shimmering chatoyancy. Over two inches in length, a good size piece considering the challenge to find substantial quantity with quality of Fibrous Sugilite from the N'Chwaning III Mine. Most Sugilite tends to be found in massive form, so to say that discovery of this truly rare complex lithium silicate in crystalline form is very significant, is a profound understatement. . The scarcity of quality Fibrous Sugilite makes specimens like this one very desirable and an exceptional addition to any collection.  43 grams.

2.33" W x .87" W x 1.38" H or 59.2mm W x 22.2mm W x 35mm H.

Source: N'Chwaning III Mine, Kuruman, South Africa.

A special release from our private collection. This is verifiably rare, high quality, Fibrous Sugilite, exhibiting a rich violet-purple color with a gorgeous, shimmering chatoyancy. Over two inches in length, a good size piece considering the challenge to find substantial quantity with quality of Fibrous Sugilite from the N'Chwaning III Mine. Most Sugilite tends to be found in massive form, so to say that discovery of this truly rare complex lithium silicate in crystalline form is very significant, is a profound understatement. . The scarcity of quality Fibrous Sugilite makes specimens like this one very desirable and an exceptional addition to any collection.  43 grams.

2.33" W x .87" W x 1.38" H or 59.2mm W x 22.2mm W x 35mm H.

Source: N'Chwaning III Mine, Kuruman, South Africa.