Tugtupit

Tugtupite is a very rare mineral, with a hardness of 4. Luminescence under UV light pink. Tugtupite is used as a gemstone. Only two localities are known - Greenland-Tugtup and Russia-Kola, where tugtupit occurs in an unsightly form with imperfect color. The mineral is named after the Tugtup locality in Greenland.

An Eskimo legend says that lovers can cause the stone to glow red like fire with their love and the strength of its glow will be equal to the strength of their love.

Tugtupite - a rare pink mineral from Greenland
Tugtupit is a rare silicate of sodium, aluminum and beryllium with the chemical formula Na₄AlBeSi₄O₁₂Cl. It is famous for its deep pink to red color, which is very unusual for minerals. It often shows pronounced fluorescence under UV light, when it glows intensely pink.

Appearance and properties of tugtupit
Tugtupit crystallizes in the cubic system. Its hardness is around 4 on the Mohs scale, and it has a glassy to pearly luster. The color can range from light pink to deep red, and its intensity can change depending on the light.

Tugtupit deposits
The best-known and highest-quality tugtupits come from Greenland, especially from the Tugtup Agtakôrfia area, after which the mineral was named. Other deposits are located in Russia and Canada.

History and uses of tugtupit
The mineral was discovered in 1962 and quickly gained popularity due to its unusual color. It is sought after by collectors and is rarely used in jewelry as a decorative stone.