Cr-Amesite on Clinochlore - image 1

Cr-Amesite on Clinochlore

Epitaxial growth of purple Cr-amesite on green clinochlore. I heard of those specimens from Saranovskii and finally found one for my collection. If inspected under magnification and properly lit, you can see that some are incredibly gemmy!

Product details

SpeciesClinochlore, Chromite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.5 x 5.1 x 3.4 cm
Added on05/01/2026
LocalityRussia, Perm Krai, Saranovskii Mine
Current owner
Matthew Parshchikov
Matthew Parshchikov
Cologne, Germany
2 for sale·Member since 2025

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Saranovskii Mine
Saranovskii Mine, Russia — classic Urals chromium locality and the type locality for uvarovite; green crystals on dark chromite, prized for sparkle and rarity.