Sugilite, a fairly recent discovery (1944) is found in Japan, Canada and India. The most important occurrence was found in 1975 in the Kalahari Desert, Northern South Africa. In 1979 a large deposit of gem grade sugilite was found 3200 feet below the original discovery.
Sugilite often contains black matrix, reddish brown or yellowish blotches and ranges between 6 - 7.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Bright purple stones with little matrix or blotches are the most valued. Gem grade sugilite is beautifully translucent and because it is quite rare it brings a high price.
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. Sugilite is also known under the trade names of "Royal Lavulite" and "Royal Azel".
Sugilite is the crystal that related to the Archangel Michael, whose name means, "He who is Like God." Michael heals fear and nervousness and clears energy. Michael aura is Royal Purple.
It is said that sugilite strengthens the heart, aids physical healing and reduces stress. It is a balancer of mind, body and spirit and encourages peace of mind, a general feeling of well being and spiritual love.
This mineral brings about the realization of the connection between well-being of the body and the well-being of the mind. Sugilite has been used in the treatment of all forms of "dis-ease" and attracts healing power. It has surfaced now to bring special healing posers to humanity.
Sugilite is "a love stone for this age" , representing the perfection of the spiritual love of "All That Is" and facilitating the manifestation of this energy on the Earth plane.
The energy of Sugilite energy flows from the crown to the base chakra, opening the chakras and providing for a pathway for the movement of the Kundalini.
(Astrological Signs of Virgo)
Vibrates to the numbers 2, 3 & 7
Sugilite is an excellent remedy for headaches as well as all types of discomforts and feelings of disorder. For healing, it is best to use a specimen with black streaks of manganese to transfer the negativity into for transmutation.
