Sugilite (fine color and quality)

N'Chwaning III Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape, South Africa
Miniature, 4.7 x 3.1 x 0.5 cm
Start Time: 01/23/2025 7:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/30/2025 6:48:00 pm (CST)
Auction Closed
Winning Bid: $230

Item Description

This piece is a delightful example of this unique material from the Kalahari Manganese Field featuring gorgeous electric purple color, chatoyant Sugilite on matrix. Sugilite aggregates can be seen on both sides of the piece. Sugilite is a rare complex K-Na-Fe-lithium silicate, and pieces like this are some of the best you'll find from anywhere. Fibrous Sugilite is rare, as most specimens are massive, which makes fine lapidary material, but this is a collector quality specimen. The color immediately will grab your attention, and considering the fact that this is not a common species, it's a great combination of rarity and beauty in the mineral world. Choice and most colorful material from 2016-17 finds at the N'Chwaning III Mine. It should be noted that the mineral was named after Ken-ichi Sugi, but you'll find that it is almost always mispronounced as "soo-jill-ite". The proper pronunciation should be with a hard "g" as in "gold" (SOO-GHEE-LITE). The N'Chwaning Mines have some of the best examples of the species ever found, and are highly prized by collectors.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$230 01/30/2025 6:44:51 pm (CST)
$220 01/30/2025 6:44:51 pm (CST)
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