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IMA mineral species Healing crystal

Sugilite

✦ Stone of Spiritual Love ✦

Crystal lore: 🔮 Intuition💗 Love🛡️ Protection

K(Na,☐)₂Li₃(Fe,Mn,Al,Zr)₂[Si₁₂O₃₀]

Cyclosilicate mineral.

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Sugilite specimen
Sugilite-40452.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

🔷 Hexagonal✏️ streak white
Chemical formulaK(Na,☐)₂Li₃(Fe,Mn,Al,Zr)₂[Si₁₂O₃₀]
ElementsK, Na, Li, Fe, Mn, Al, Zr, Si, O
Crystal systemHexagonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streakwhite
Colorviolet, pink, purple
IMA symbolSug
Nickel–Strunz class9.CM.05

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Iwagi islet, Japan · Iwagi islet, Japan

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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.

✨ Metaphysical & Folklore

These are traditional and folk beliefs from crystal lore. They are not scientific or medical claims – crystals are not a substitute for professional care.

Associated with spiritual love and wisdom.

Traditional uses
spiritual love, protection, self-acceptance
Chakra
Crown Third Eye
Zodiac
♍Virgo
Element
💧Water 🌬Air

💞 Pairs well with (traditional pairings)

LabradoritePaired in tradition for protection, with Labradorite bringing intuition as well. AmethystShares the Third Eye & Crown chakra; adds meditation to sugilite's spiritual love. ApophylliteAnother Crown & Third Eye chakra stone, used alongside sugilite for meditation. FluoriteWorks the same Third Eye & Crown chakra, adding study. HematiteA grounding root stone to balance sugilite's high, spiritual energy.

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