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Axinite-(Fe)

$12,500.00

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There is little debate about where the world's most spectacular Axinite-(Fe) crystals came from - Puiva Mount, Saranpaul in Prepolar Ural, Western-Siberia, Russia. About as remote as you can get, this isolated mining region produced, back in the 1980s, staggeringly large and razor sharp bladed triclinic crystals but most did not make it to the worldwide mineral market until the 1990s by which point the mine was in decline. This magnificent specimen features a stunning 5.5 cm tall glassy and gemmy clove-brown Axinite-(Fe) crystal rising up like a shark's fin from an aggregate of smaller Axinite-(Fe) crystals. This crystal presents the textbook crystal form but also displays fascinating 'bubble'-like inclusions of what is most likely Chamosite which I have not seen in any other Axinite worldwide. There are a few very slight 'nicks' to the lower edges of the main crystal, but overall this is an exceptional world-class specimen for this species. Ex Martin and Michael Günther (1951-2007 & 1956-2021) Collection.

Product details

Species
AxiniteAbout Axinite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.4 x 3.7 x 9.0 cm
Listed on09/27/2025
Locality
Russia, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Puiva MountRegional guide →
SKUCC28451

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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.