{"title":"Previously Sold Items","description":"Browse through previously sold \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eglow rocks from our mineral shop such as tugtupite, tumbled sodalite or hackmanite, polished stones. Images and description kept for reference, prices are removed. If you're looking for mineral specimens for sale, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.minershop.com\/collections\/all\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evisit any of our shop pages\u003c\/a\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gem-fluorescent-sodalite-analcime-greenland-msg1358","title":"Gem Sodalite, Analcime - Greenland","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreenland sodalite comes in all colors. This piece is a very bright piece under both SW and LW.\u003c\/p\u003e\nThis piece of fluorescent sodalite is very tenebrescent. The sodalite on this piece changes color when exposed to UV (SW), darkening to a purple as shown in the GIF below - a unique hue compared to other Greenland sodalites. Under LW the bright orange fluorescence is unmistakable.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nThe analcime has a dim magenta fluorescence. At the upper left corner is an area of violet fluorescence from an unknown mineral. Our first thought was leucophanite but the lack of fluorescence midwave makes us doubt that.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MinerShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44578663334184,"sku":"MSG1480","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/products\/MSG1358SW.jpg?v=1686179425"},{"product_id":"tugtupite-heart-greenland-msg1401","title":"Tugtupite Heart - Greenland","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA small glass jar of fluorescing SMALL tugtupite chips. If you expose the chips to sunlight for a long time, you can notice a slight darkening of the pink color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*NOTE: The glowing red images are the fluorescent images shown under shortwave UV light. You need a fluorescent UV light to see this effect. The stone is a natural white\/pink under regular lighting\/sunlight*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese chips range in size from 1mm-8mm. They are randomly selected from a pile of Tugtupite chips - there is no guarantee on specific size. The heart container is about 1\" x 1\" x 1\". The chips in the photo are just to show an example - you will not receive the exact same chips shown in the photo, but they will be of similar quality\/size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"For ages, the Inuit of Greenland have understood the power of tugtupite. Legend has it that lovers can cause the stone to glow fiery red just from the heat of their romance. The brilliance and vibrant colors announce the intensity of their love.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, in metaphysical \u0026amp; spiritual healing lore Tugtupite (also known as the reindeer stone) is marketed as an emotional stone. It can protect one from negative energy of many kinds by wearing or carrying the stone, and is often sought for this shielding property. It is also helpful for removing energy blockages, and to clear the aura. Tugtupite is reputed to strengthen romantic relationships, and expand the love and sexual experience, and cure depressions. Physically tugtupite is used in general healing, purifying blood, to stimulate hormone production, and increase fertility. Tugtupite opens and clears the heart chakra, and will also activate and integrate all the chakras. - pretty powerful inert rock (if that's your thing)!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MinerShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44578663399720,"sku":"MSG1401","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/products\/MSG1287.gif?v=1686168356"},{"product_id":"fantasy-rock-analcime-tugtupite-chkalovite-minor-sodalite-greenland-msg1402","title":"\"Fantasy Rock\" Analcime, Tugtupite, Chkalovite, Minor Sodalite - Greenland","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"fantasy rock identification card from greenland\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/files\/MSG1402ID_a62fbc66-2e07-4925-aa1f-d7ffb83e30a9_480x480.jpg?v=1691163671\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncredible specimen with full coverage. Bright blue analcime covers both sides of this rock varying from a deep blue to a light blue. Tugtupite along with chkalovite (the rarer pearly white variety Ð a classic example of how tugtupite replaces chkalovite) and minor sodalite is found throughout the matrix. Under LW both the sodalite fluoresces a bright orange (more salmon for the tugtupite). The delicate veining on this material clearly illustrates tugtupite replacing chkalovite. Very unique material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-right: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; float: left;\" alt=\"fantasy rock from greenland\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/files\/MSG1402SW_aaee3eaa-b99e-4ab9-b10b-7a27c4b45a6d_480x480.jpg?v=1691163698\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nickname \"Fantasy Rock\" encompasses a group of rocks found on the Taseq Slope in the Ilimaussaq Complex, Greenland and only in this one locality within the complex. A typical Fantasy Rock usually consists of four basic minerals: tugtupite, sodalite, chkalovite, analcime, and they are always the most color-rich pieces from this exotic, remote locale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MinerShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44578663432488,"sku":"MSG1402","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/files\/140108-MSG1402SW.jpg?v=1686182163"},{"product_id":"fantasy-rock-analcime-tugtupite-chkalovite-minor-sodalite-greenland-msg1404","title":"Fantasy Rock - Analcime, Tugtupite, Chkalovite, Minor Sodalite - Greenland","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge Incredible specimen with full coverage. Bright blue analcime covers both sides of this rock varying from a deep blue to a light blue. Tugtupite along with chkalovite (the rarer pearly white variety - a classic example of how tugtupite replaces chkalovite) and minor sodalite is found throughout the matrix. Under LW both the sodalite fluoresces a bright orange (more salmon for the tugtupite). The delicate veining on this material clearly illustrates tugtupite replacing chkalovite. Very unique material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nickname \"Fantasy Rock\" encompasses a group of rocks found on the Taseq Slope in the Ilimaussaq Complex, Greenland and only in this one locality within the complex. A typical Fantasy Rock usually consists of four basic minerals: tugtupite, sodalite, chkalovite, analcime, and they are always the most color-rich pieces from this exotic, remote locale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MinerShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44578663465256,"sku":"MSG1404","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/products\/MSG1404SW.jpg?v=1686180264"},{"product_id":"analcime-tugtupite-chkalovite-greenland-msg1405","title":"Analcime, Tugtupite, Chkalovite - Greenland","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncredible specimen with full coverage. Bright blue analcime covers both sides of this rock varying from a deep blue to a light blue. Tugtupite along with chkalovite (the rarer pearly white variety Ð a classic example of how tugtupite replaces chkalovite). Very unique material, it comes from the same area as Fantasy Rock and is only missing sodalite to qualify as a true blood FR.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MinerShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44578663498024,"sku":"MSG1405","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/products\/MSG1405SW.jpg?v=1686176171"},{"product_id":"fantasy-rock-analcime-tugtupite-chkalovite-minor-sodalite-greenland-msg1406","title":"Fantasy Rock - Analcime, Tugtupite, Chkalovite, Minor Sodalite - Greenland","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncredible specimen with full coverage. Bright blue analcime covers both sides of this rock varying from a deep blue to a light blue. Tugtupite along with chkalovite (the rarer pearly white variety Ð a classic example of how tugtupite replaces chkalovite) and minor sodalite is found throughout the matrix. Under LW both the sodalite fluoresces a bright orange (more salmon for the tugtupite). The delicate veining on this material clearly illustrates tugtupite replacing chkalovite. Very unique material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nickname \"Fantasy Rock\" encompasses a group of rocks found on the Taseq Slope in the Ilimaussaq Complex, Greenland and only in this one locality within the complex. A typical Fantasy Rock usually consists of four basic minerals: tugtupite, sodalite, chkalovite, analcime, and they are always the most color-rich pieces from this exotic, remote locale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MinerShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44578663727400,"sku":"MSG1406","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/products\/MSG1406SW.jpg?v=1686180137"},{"product_id":"analcime-tugtupite-chkalovite-greenland-msg1408","title":"Analcime, Tugtupite, Chkalovite - Greenland","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncredible specimen with full coverage. Bright blue analcime covers both sides of this rock varying from a deep blue to a light blue. Tugtupite along with chkalovite (the rarer pearly white variety Ð a classic example of how tugtupite replaces chkalovite) found throughout the matrix. The delicate veining on this material clearly illustrates tugtupite replacing chkalovite. Very unique material.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MinerShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44578663760168,"sku":"MSG1408","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/products\/MSG1408SW.jpg?v=1686176052"},{"product_id":"sodalite-analcime-chkalovite-polylithionite-greenland-msg1413","title":"Sodalite, Analcime, Chkalovite, Polylithionite - Greenland","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very unique piece from Greenland. The light blue fluorescence is likely analcime. The green chkalovite and blue analcime makes for very attractive patterning. There are some other unknowns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MinerShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44578663825704,"sku":"MSG1413","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/products\/MSG1413SW.jpg?v=1686171359"},{"product_id":"sodalite-in-nepheline-syenite-lujavrite-greenland-msg1415","title":"Sodalite in Nepheline Syenite, Lujavrite - Greenland","description":"\u003cp\u003eSodalite exhibiting a slight tenebrescence, bright orange LW, slightly dimmer SW. Under white light areas of the sodalite have a bluish hue, we're not sure of the reason. These areas are less fluorescent, possibly an unidentified mineral that is a homogenous blend with sodalite. All sits on a bed of lujavrite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe area these pieces were found is also unusual - a spot in the middle of the Taseq Slope, no other major deposits found in the area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MinerShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44578663858472,"sku":"MSG1415","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/products\/MSG1415SW.jpg?v=1686171474"},{"product_id":"tugtupite-polylithionite-analcime-chkalovite-greenland-msg1416","title":"Tugtupite, Polylithionite, Analcime, Chkalovite - Greenland","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large, very rich coverage piece of tugtupite. Bright cherry red tugtupite along with analcime (fluorescing bluish color). Exceptionally bright yellow\/white polylithionite adds a nice contrast. Not the shift in color of the tugtupite under MW, very pretty color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTugtupite is a very rare mineral - found in only three places around the world (Kola Russia, Mt St Hilaire, and Greenland). Pieces from Greenland are the most sought after due to coverage, size and brightness. This material is from the Taseq Slope. Bright cherry red tugtupite with a very bright rare variety of lithium mica - polylithionite. The matrix is albite (or possibly analcime Ð an area of confusion) which fluoresces a dull magenta SW and a dull bluish\/white LW.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MinerShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44578663924008,"sku":"MSG1416","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/products\/MSG1416SW.jpg?v=1686168863"},{"product_id":"sodalite-greenland-msj0079","title":"Sodalite - Greenland","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"an identification card showing minerals\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/files\/MSJ0079ID_480x480.jpg?v=1691163365\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrightly fluorescent both SW and LW. Most areas of green fluorescence is the typical uranyl activated mineral found on Ilimaussaq rocks. The material from this locality is probably the winner in the color-change department. Brightly fluorescent both SW and LW - the natural color deepens to a light pink upon exposure to LW UV (or obscure sunlight) and to a deep purple (almost black) after exposure to SW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"fluorescent sodalite hackmanite\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/files\/MSJ0079SW_480x480.jpg?v=1691163344\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon exposure to SW UV the sodalite on this piece changes color to a deep purple - in seconds! Expose it to a bright white light (UV free halogen or LED spotlight held directly on the rock) and it reverts back to its natural color almost immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe animation below shows the color change (tenebrescence) after exposure to longwave and shortwave UV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"An animation showing tenebrescence\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/files\/MSJ0079_480x480.gif?v=1691163318\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MinerShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44578664022312,"sku":"MSJ0079","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/products\/MSJ0079SWTXT.jpg?v=1686171503"},{"product_id":"margarosanite-calcite-sweden-msj0120","title":"Margarosanite, Calcite - Sweden","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnder shortwave UV, the margarosanite fluoresces bright blue and the calcite fluoresces red. Other than Franklin, New Jersey, the Jakobsberg Mining District of Sweden, next to Langban, is the only other known source for margarosanite.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MinerShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44578664055080,"sku":"MSJ0120","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/products\/MSJ0120SWTXT.jpg?v=1686178457"},{"product_id":"calcite-rhomb-mexico-msj0170","title":"Calcite Rhomb - Mexico","description":"\u003cp\u003eBright multi-wave fluorescence and very phosphorescent, this terlingua-type calcite cleavage rhomb is from the famous Challenger cave Ð a series of caverns that have been a source for these clear calcite rhombs. This specimen displays a bright blueish-purple fluorescence under SW and a bright pink under LW. The animation below displays the nice phosphorescent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MinerShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44578664087848,"sku":"MSJ0170","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/products\/MSJ0170LW.jpg?v=1686174492"},{"product_id":"agrellite-eudialyte-feldspar-canada-msj0171","title":"Agrellite, Eudialyte, Feldspar - Canada","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large specimen, the agrellite displaying a bright pink under shortwave\/midwave and a pearly grey-white luster under natural light. The best color is under MW, almost a lavender. Found in nepheline syenites, syenitic pegmatites - alkaline complex.  Green fluorescence is likely uranyl activated salts. The feldspar is a nicely fluorescent magenta color, strong for the species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eudialyte is a beautiful, gemmy pink-red in daylight. Rare to find pieces with vlasovite and agrellite viewable together.  They are, sadly, most often found on opposite surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgrellite exhibits a brief intense phosphorescence (BIP) of yellowish color when quickly removed from under a shortwave (or midwave) UV light. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MinerShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44578664120616,"sku":"MSJ0171","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/products\/MSJ0171SW.jpg?v=1686176292"},{"product_id":"fantasy-rock-tugtupite-sodalite-analcime-greenland-msj0173","title":"\"Fantasy Rock\" Tugtupite, Sodalite, Analcime - Greenland","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fantasy rock, variety \"Ultimite\" has 100% coverage, 5+ colors, very bright and colorful. Nicely tenebrescent sodalite and tugtupite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery nicely tenebrescent, you get two of the dark tenebrescent colors on one face Ð deep purple and red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nickname \"Fantasy Rock\" encompasses a group of rocks found on the Taseq Slope in the Ilimaussaq Complex, Greenland and only in this one locality within the complex. A typical Fantasy Rock usually consists of four basic minerals: tugtupite, sodalite, chkalovite, analcime, and they are always the most color-rich pieces from this exotic, remote locale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MinerShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44578664153384,"sku":"MSJ0173","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/products\/MSJ0173SW.jpg?v=1686181927"},{"product_id":"calcite-hematite-coating-ohio-msj0175","title":"Calcite, Hematite Coating - Ohio","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful large plate of well-formed calcite crystals, the calcite appears to have a bluish fluorescence at the contact. Blinding under MW.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MinerShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44578664186152,"sku":"MSJ0175","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/products\/MSJ0175MW.jpg?v=1686174239"},{"product_id":"calcite-franklin-new-jersey-msj0177","title":"Calcite - Franklin, New Jersey","description":"\"\u003cp\u003eNicely fluorescent under midwave and shortwave, from the world famous Buckwheat Dump. This piece displays brief intense phosphorescence, as does all manganese active calcites.  Striking under midwave UV and very unusual.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrief intense phosphorescence, or ÒBIPÓ, is a phenomenon where for a brief moment immediately after the shortwave lamp is turned off, it displays a very short-lived, but bright phosphorescence or flash. ItÕs very difficult to capture this in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\"","brand":"MinerShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44578664284456,"sku":"MSJ0177","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/products\/MSJ0177MW.jpg?v=1686174972"},{"product_id":"tugtupite-gemmy-leucophanite-greenland-msj0221","title":"Tugtupite (Gemmy), Leucophanite - Greenland","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeldom do gem pieces of tugtupite from the famous gem mines atop Kvanefjeld reach the market.  Pieces like this are reserved by the locals for cutting into gem cabochons, forever ruining it as  collector's piece.  Over the years we were able to rescue a few pieces like this, of exceptional quality.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eBright cherry red fluorescing tugtupite on an analcime, lujavrite and albite matrix. Very nicely tenebrescent. Under LW the color shifts to salmon. \u003c\/p\u003e\nTugtupite is a very rare mineral - found in only three places around the world (Kola Russia, Mt St Hilaire, and Greenland).  Pieces from Greenland are the most sought after due to coverage, size and brightness.  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nLeucophanite, seen mostly on side 2 under MW, is only found in a few places around the world - most notably Norway, Canada (MSH), and Greenland.  On this piece it occurs in the lujavrite matrix interspersed in the matrix. Although we have not yet had this analyzed we are pretty sure it's leucophanite.  This is a recent discovery in some old pieces we have in inventory. It is quite rare.  Responds best to midwave UV.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe should note that, unlike hackmanite from Greenland, tugtupite is not quick to fade once it has changed color.  Pieces might take days or even weeks to fade completely. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eÒFor ages, the Inuit of Greenland have understood the power of tugtupite. Legend has it that lovers can cause the stone to glow fiery red just from the heat of their romance. The brilliance and vibrant colors announce the intensity of their love.Ó (MinerShop - 2002)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MinerShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44578664546600,"sku":"MSJ0221","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/products\/MSJ0221SW.jpg?v=1686170177"},{"product_id":"tugtupite-chkalovite-greenland-msj0223","title":"Tugtupite, Chkalovite - Greenland","description":"\u003cp\u003eBright cherry red fluorescing tugtupite on an analcime, lujavrite and albite matrix. Very nicely tenebrescent. Under LW the color shifts to salmon.  The second side displays an unusual yellow fluorescence, most prominent under MW\/LW.  It could be sodalite but we are not sure, the habit is weird.  The whitish fluorescence is from unknowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTugtupite is a very rare mineral - found in only three places around the world (Kola Russia, Mt St Hilaire, and Greenland).  Pieces from Greenland are the most sought after due to coverage, size and brightness.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe should note that, unlike hackmanite from Greenland, tugtupite is not quick to fade once it has changed color.  Pieces might take days or even weeks to fade completely. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eÒFor ages, the Inuit of Greenland have understood the power of tugtupite. Legend has it that lovers can cause the stone to glow fiery red just from the heat of their romance. The brilliance and vibrant colors announce the intensity of their love.Ó (MinerShop - 2002)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MinerShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44578664612136,"sku":"MSJ0223","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/products\/MSJ0223SW.jpg?v=1686169224"},{"product_id":"fantasy-rock-analcime-tugtupite-chkalovite-sodalite-greenland-msj0225","title":"Fantasy Rock - Analcime, Tugtupite, Chkalovite, Sodalite - Greenland","description":"\u003cp\u003eVery tenebrescent. The main minerals on this large specimen are tugtupite (cherry red SW), along with chkalovite, blue analcime, and orange sodalite. 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