Axinite-(Mg)
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This magnesio-axinite crystal (now called Axinite-Mg), is the largest I have seen in about 15 years of looking out for the stuff as it has trickled out in tanzanite lots. It is a large (about 40 grams) and frankly attractive crystal that, with its odd color palette is surely going to throw off most guessing as to its identity. It is not pristine - there is some minor edge wear around the edges - but it displays dramatically and, I think, is an important specimen nonetheless. From a small find of summer, 2010. Really unusual!
Product details
SpeciesAxinite
SizeMuseum
Dimensions85.0 x 43.0 x 12.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityTanzania, Manyara Region, Merelani Hills
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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 skarnsRegional guide
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