thulite

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Scope note
Translucent zoisite stone having a pale to deep pink color, in which manganese replaces up to 2 % of the calcium. Thulite was discovered near Telemark, Norway and named for Thule, an old name for Norway.
thulite
Accepted term: 02-Mar-2026