Sugilite - The New Age Gemstone

Sugilite is a powerful healing stone and found in colors like pale lavender to magenta or purple. It is a newly discovered stone compared to other gemstones and is named after the Japanese scientist Dr. K. Sugi who discovered it in 1944. This stone has a hardness rating of 6.5 to 7 and is found in purple and violet pink colors and is used mostly for making jewelry. This stone is associated with the Zodiac Signs of Aquarius, Virgo, Sagittarius and Libra and is a symbol of self control. This stone is associated with the Planets Mercury and Jupiter. Sugilite is also known under the trade names of ‘Royal Lavulite’ and ‘Royal Azel’. Sugilite is also known as 'the healer's stone' because of its great ability to enhance healing and is associated with the third eye and crown chakras and is highly compatible stone with Red Coral, Onyx, Chrysoprase and Turquoise Gemstones.

Sugilite is an excellent stone for meditation and brings the mind and spirit back into attunement. It is a balancer of mind, body and spirit and encourages peace of mind. It enhances positive thoughts and self belief and protects against feelings like anger, grief, fear, moodiness, hostility, hurt, jealousy and prejudice and gives a sense of freedom. Sugilite is one of the most powerful 3rd eye activators and should be used after the Gemstone Amethyst. This is a stone of love and strengthens the heart, aid in physical healing and reduce stress, disease and emotional blockages. This stone is also used to treat the immunity system, remove pains, depression, inflammation etc. Sugilite is used in the Center direction for balance and any area where there needs to be a shift or transition by Feng Shui experts. It stone is found in many places including Japan, Australia, Canada, Italy and South Africa.