Thulite Cross Sterling Silver Pendant

Thulite

A vibrant pink variety of the mineral zoisite, thulite features rich, reddish-pink hues. The distinctive pink color is due to the presence of manganese substituting for calcium within the zoisite crystal structure. Thulite is usually found in massive or granular forms, although it occasionally exhibits small crystals. At 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs hardness scale,it is durable enough for use in jewelry and carvings but still requires some care to avoid scratching. Thulite is primarily sourced from Norway, where it was first discovered and named after the mythical land of Thule.