Is there such a gemstone by the name of Sugilite? Does anyone know anything about this particular gemstone?

First of all, Sugilite is a genuine gemstone. It comes in a variety of colors including deep purple, blue, reddish purple, yellow and black. The color of a Sugilite will depend on the exact chemical components it has, varying from Potassium (K), Sodium (Na), Iron (Fe), Silicon (Si) or Oxygen (O). The hardness of a Sugilite is fairly high, having a value of 6.0 to 7.5 on the Moh's scale, making it harder than turquoise and softer than topaz. This gemstone is very special in the sense that it was only recently discovered, in 1944. It was first excavated in a small Japanese island by a Japanese professor named Keinchi Sugi, hence the name Sugilite. Thereafter, Sugilite was found in other countries also, such as India (in 1955) and South Africa (in 1975). Nowadays, this particular gemstone could also be found in Australia, Canada and Italy (in addition to Japan, India and South Africa).

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You'll be surprised to know that Sugilite is actually a real gemstone. Some people might also refer to this gemstone as "Royal Azel" or "Lavulite", but don’t be confused – they all describe the same exact stone. Despite the fact that Sugilite does not have a very intriguing history (seeing as it was only recently found in 1944), it has already established its name. This gemstone has proved to be very popular in demand due to its relative rarity and appealing colors. There are also lots of metaphysical properties assigned to Sugilite and supposedly healing powers attributed to this gemstone. For example, Sugilite is believed to be very effective for curing headaches and strengthening the heart. In addition, Sugilite is said to contribute in terms of mental state by acting as a balancer of the mind body and soul, hence making it an excellent meditation stone. This gemstone encourages peace of mind and reduces stress and other negative energies. Sugilite is believed to confer positive aura and promote mental growth.

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