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Axinite-(Fe)

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The polymetallic ore deposit at Puiva Mount in Western-Siberia, Russia, is host to over 50 mineral species and is known to produce many good specimens including Axinite-(Fe). This is a splendid small miniature of transparent to translucent, clove-brown Axinite-(Fe) crystals to 3 cm long, attached to a sharp sliver of light-grey matrix part-covered with acicular hairs of white Byssolite, the fibrous variety of amphibole. The Axinite-(Fe) crystals form an intergrown cluster with razor-sharp edges and glassy faces with a brilliant lustre.

Product details

Species
AxiniteAbout Axinite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.5 x 3.0 x 2.5 cm
Listed on10/24/2024
Locality
Russia, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Puiva MountRegional guide →
SKUCC19408

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Axinite
Mineral guide
Learn about Axinite
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
Puiva Mount is one of the great modern localities for axinite-(Fe), the iron-dominant member long sold under the older collector’s name “ferroaxinite.” The best Puiva crystals have the combination that makes axinite irresistible in a cabinet: wedge-like, razor-edged blades; glassy luster; deep clove-brown to smoky violet-brown color; and enough transparency that a backlit crystal can flash amber, burgundy, and tea-brown through the same face.