Sugilite

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Sugilite

Sugilite, discovered in 1944, is found in Japan, Canada, and India. The most important occurrence was found in 1975 in the Kalahari Desert. Sugilite is named for the Japanese geologist who discovered the first specimens, Ken-ichi Sugi. It is opaque with a waxy luster and ranges from a pale grayish lavender to a deep, dark purple.