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Axinite-(Fe)

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This is one of the now-famous floater axinites, gemmy and complete all around, that came out in the late 1980s from this remote mining region. They were gone from the market shortly after, and haven't come out since that time. They stand as being the world's finest axinite crystals of size, to my mind, for the extreme glassiness, luster, and sharpness of form. This one is truly exceptional, one of the best for the size! 8.7 x 4.5 x 1 cm

Product details

SpeciesAxinite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.7 x 4.5 x 1.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Axinite
Mineral guide
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wedge-shaped, razor-edged crystals with glassy luster and strong pleochroism; varieties axinite-(Fe/Mn/Mg) and tinzenite from alpine clefts and skarns
Axinite
Regional guide
Axinite from Puiva Mount, Russia
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