Rare Sugilite Sphere


Wessels Manganese MineKuruman, South AfricaSugilite is named for the Japanese geologist, K. Sugi, who discovered it originally in 1944 on Iwagi Island, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. There are only three locations known to produce this mineral (Japan, Quebec and South Africa). The manganese gives it the deep purple color that often makes it highly desirable for jewelry and carvings. This mineral is rarely seen in sphere form and should make an interesting addition to the collection of any serious connoisseur. Diameter 2 in