Axinite

Pleochroic Axinite from Skardu Valley Pakistan.  It’s rare to find crystals of axinite available, much less with this quality of luster and clarity.  Pleochorism is also a very rare phenomenon!  We recommend mounting this with putty on the Small Acrylic Base as pictured, both included with purchase.  Size of the base is 1” x 1”.
 
Axinite is a rare borosilicate mineral, often prized for its unique crystal structure and glassy luster. Its crystals typically form in wedge-like shapes with sharp, well-defined edges, and it exhibits a rich range of colors, including shades of brown, violet, blue, and reddish hues. Axinite’s transparency and pleochroic properties (changing color when viewed from different angles) add to its appeal as a collector’s specimen. It is commonly found in metamorphic rocks, particularly in regions with high-pressure, low-temperature environments, like certain hydrothermal and skarn deposits.
 
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