Tugtupite – The Mineral Aphrodisiac

A unique and rare crystal that symbolizes the essence of love is Tugtupite.

This crystal is a beryllium aluminum tectosilicate discovered in Greenland in 1962.

Here’s what to love about Tugtupite:

The pink color can vary from light cotton candy pink to a vibrant berry pink color.
Gem quality Tugtupite is mined in Kvanefjeld, near the town of Narsaq, Greenland. Lower quality locatities of this stone are from Mt. Sainte Hilaire, Canada and the Kola Peninsula, Russia.
With a Mohs hardness of 4, this unique stone exhibits fluorescence. It turns bright neon red under short UV light and a fluorescent pink under long wave UV.
Possesses a unique phenomena called Tenebresence. Color vibrancy intensifies in sunlight or heat. In darkness it fades gradually back to a lighter pink.
Like Nuummite, which is also from Greenland, the availability of these crystals is rarer than common crystals because of the crystal’s location and the difficulty in obtaining them in cold and icy terrain.

Encourages forgiveness
Nicknamed the “Mineral Aphrodisiac” or “Mineral Ayahuasca”
Enhances intense and passionate love
Inuit legends have said this stone will glow brilliantly amongst the romance of lovers
Opens the heart chakra to receive love, passion and emotional transformation
Helps one work through grief to achieve peace
Connects the energies of the crown, third eye, throat and heart chakras

If you’re interested in experiencing the vibes of Tugtupite, check out the Tugtupite jewelry collection.

References:

http://www.glstones.com/Tugtupite.htm
http://www.minershop.com/html/tugtupite_varieties.html
Book of Stones by Robert Simmons

Photos:
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