LOCALE — N'Chwaning III, Kalahari Manganese Fields, Northern Cape, South Africa

About this Particular Crystal

Vintage, small piece of gemmy sugilite. Sugilite is a rare gemstone known for its vivid purple color, attributed to the presence of manganese in its composition. Sugilite was first discovered in 1944 by Japanese petrologist Ken-ichi Sugi, from whom it derived its name. There is a limited amount of this mineral available, with the majority of it being old stock.

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The Cosmic Anchor

CHAKRA: Third Eye
ENERGY: Reassuring, Cosmic, Affirming, Grounding, Protective
FOCUS: Ground spiritual wisdom into lived experience, strengthen intuitive trust and cosmic belonging, dissolve self-doubt and affirm inner truth, support sensitive and empathic people in showing up fully
STONE PAIRING: Rhodonite (for purpose), Smoky Quartz (for further grounding wisdom and eliminating about physical blocks)

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About the Mineral: Sugilite

Sugilite is a rare lithium silicate known for its vivid purple hues, ranging from deep violet to soft lavender. Often streaked with black manganese or pink inclusions, it is one of the most spiritually resonant stones in the mineral world. First discovered in Japan and later mined in South Africa, sugilite is associated with the “violet ray”: the energetic frequency of intuition, spiritual wisdom, and higher guidance.

This stone helps ground the high vibration of that violet ray into tangible, lived experience. Rather than keeping insight in the realm of the abstract, sugilite supports you in integrating spiritual energies into everyday life. It encourages you to move through the world connected to your inner light, knowing that you are a vital and unique expression of the cosmic whole.

Sugilite is especially resonant for empaths and highly sensitive people, creating a sense of gentle spiritual protection while affirming your inner truth. It dissolves self-doubt and insecurity, reminding you that you are not separate or alone, but supported by vast, loving forces. Its message is simple yet profound: know who you are, trust your presence, and move forward with grace. When you remember that you are loved by the universe, you can stand confidently in your own wisdom and bring that light into form.

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DETAILS

S — 1” x 0.75” x 0.25”
W — 3.5 grams