Axinite-(Mg)
Axinite-(Mg)
Axinite-(Mg)

Axinite-(Mg)

€14,00
SKU: A407
Mererani, Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mountains, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania
An almost complete small bicolored Magnesioaxinite with good luster. Strong red glow under long UV.
1.6x1.5x0.3 cm
1.3 g

Axinite-(Mg) or Magnesioaxinites are rare - with intact end faces they are even rare. They belong to the group of silicates and are grouped together with iron- and manganese- axinites in the axinite group. Magnesioaxinite crystallizes in the triclinic crystal system and is very hard (Mohs scale: 6.5). The crystals show dichroism in polarized light and pieces containing chromium in particular glow orange-red under long-wave UV light. The different colors and the beautifully structured, shiny crystal surfaces make Magnesioaxinite an attractive collector's item.