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

Axinite-(Mg)

€78,00
SKU: A417
Mererani, Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mountains, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania
A larger, attractive, multi-layered Axinite with several crystal tops and aesthetically clearly structured side surfaces; excellent luster; two rear tops are no longer present. The crystal glows exceptionally golden yellow to pink under long-wave UV light.
3.4x3.4x0.9 cm
11.8 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.