Tugtupite (very rare)

Item Description

Tugtupite is a very rare gem, and is only found from a few world localities. The mineral was first discovered in 1960, so it is not a very old species in mineralogical terms. Typically, this material gets attention from fluorescent collectors, as the material reacts strongly under UV light. Tugtupite stones are often very small (a 1 carat gem is a very good sized stone), and the large majority of these gems are essentially translucent. This stone is gem quality, with a vivid pink hue, and a "Square/Rectangle" cut. It is one of the great rare gems out there, and the availability of the material has essentially dwindled to virtually nothing in recent years. Priced at $1,000 per carat retail.