Tugtupite from Greenland – a rare gemstone of love | Top Quality | MINERALS-STONES®

Tugtupite is one of the true treasures of the mineral world. Its color ranges from soft, gentle pink to deep, vivid red – as if the stone carried a heartbeat of its own. Only a few meaningful deposits exist worldwide, with the most famous located in the Tugtup Agtâ region of western Greenland, where the stone gets its name.

Rarity and Origin

Tugtupite belongs to the sodalite mineral group, chemically Na₄AlBeSi₄O₁₂Cl. It forms only in highly specific pegmatitic environments under rare geological conditions – which is why it is more sought-after among collectors than most pink or red minerals.

At MINERALS-STONES®, we have just stocked exceptional-quality tugtupite with strong dual coloration and high translucency, suitable even for jewelry making.

Fluorescence – the stone that glows

  • Under UV light, tugtupite glows neon pink to cherry red.
  • Some specimens show color shifts over time under light exposure – as if the stone were “awakening.”

This optical effect is known as tenebrescence.

Inuit Legend

According to Inuit tradition, tugtupite is the stone of love and the living heart of the land.

The legend says that the spirit of the caribou (Tuktu) spilled its blood onto the rock to connect humans with the heart of the Earth.

  • awakens emotional depth
  • encourages honesty and heart courage
  • helps to feel instead of just think

Properties

  • Chemical composition: Na₄AlBeSi₄O₁₂Cl
  • Group: Sodalite group
  • Hardness: 4–6 Mohs
  • Origin: Greenland (Tugtup, Narsaq), rare Canada & Kola
  • Color: Pink → Raspberry → Blood Red
  • Features: strong fluorescence + tenebrescence

Why collectors value tugtupite highly

  • Extremely rare, especially in jewelry
  • Distinct dual color expression
  • Intense UV glow
  • Deep cultural and mythological background

Energetic Meaning (gentle)

Tugtupite is associated with the heart, emotion, passion, and honest inner feeling. Its energy is warm, vivid, alive – it leads inward.

We currently have a limited selection in top quality – ideal for collectors, talismans, and fine jewelry. Each piece is unique:

https://minerals-stones.com/en/50-tugtupit