Sugilite is getting harder to find these days. I do have a local source for this unusual stone right here on Saltspring Island.
Sugilite is a medium to dark purple semi-precious gemstone (it can also range from pink to brown to black). It is usually opaque with a waxy luster (but can be translucent) and often has brown, pink and white inclusions, looking like a purple version of turquoise. It is usually polished and not faceted.*