Rare Gem Tugtupite King of fluorescent minerals
Channel: Yokmanee Juhl
Date: 03/11/2015

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This is rare Tugtupite " King of fluorescent Minerals "

It is known worldwide for its beauty under ultraviolet light, Considered a Phenomenal gemstone ( special optical properities )

We purchase all of our rough Tugtupite from Greenland, Most we cut faceted are rare as most are cut into cabochons for jewelry. Gem Tugtupite is so rare most have never heard about it. We sent one of our better facet gemstones to GIA for a report as we need to be sure what we are selling. GIA report from one we sold a few months ago 2161845587 GIA labs told me they had never seen a gem Tugtupite faceted with top color, They had seen some lighter cabochons.

When it comes to rare gemstones we feel Tugtupite is among the rarest as it has so much going for it.
Color ~ Fabulous Pink Red, fluorescent, Tenebrescence ( special optical properties ) Gem Tugtupite comes from only one area

Tenebrescence, also known as reversible photochromism, the ability of minerals to change color when exposed to sunlight. The effect can be repeated indefinitely, Most Tugtupite will lighten when stored in dark places for a long time, 
We have found two minutes in the sun the full red color will come right back, Fun to watch. Tenebrescence minerals include hackmanite, sodolite, spodumene and tugtupite.