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Tugtupite
Tugtupite

Tugtupite

Tugtupite

A species of Minerals

Tugtupite is a rare and captivating gemstone known for its vibrant pink color and unique feature of exhibiting fluorescent properties under ultraviolet light. It was first discovered in the remote area of Tugtup Agtakôrfia, Greenland in 1957. Gem-quality tugtupite exclusively originates from Greenland, despite its discovery in Russia and Canada.

Hardness
Hardness:

4

Density
Density:

2.33 g/cm³

General Info About Tugtupite

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Physical Properties of Tugtupite

Luster
Sub-vitreous, Waxy, Greasy, Dull
Diaphaneity
Translucent
Colors
Pink, white, crimson, blue, green
Magnetism
Non-magnetic
Tenacity
Brittle
Cleavage
Good
Fracture
Step-like
Streak
White
Crystal System
Tetragonal
Hardness
4 , Soft
Density
2.33 g/cm³, Normal Weight
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Chemical Properties of Tugtupite

Chemical Classification
Silicates
Formula
Na₄BeAlSi₄O₁₂Cl
Elements listed
Al,Be,Cl,Na,O,Si
Common Impurities
Fe,Ga,Mg,Ca,K,H₂O,S

Optical Properties of Tugtupite

Refractive Index
1.494-1.504
Birefringence
0.008
Pleochroism
Moderate
Optical Character
Biaxial positive

Characteristics of Tugtupite

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The Meaning of Tugtupite

Tugtupite is thought to come from the word 'tuttupit', which means ‘reindeer blood’ in Greenlandic Inuit. There is an Inuit legend about a female reindeer drover who went to the mountains to give birth. Where her birthing blood fell to the ground, tugtupite formed. Another Inuit legend states that the passion of lovers can make the stone glow.

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