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

Axinite-(Mg)

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SKU: A976
Mererani, Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mountains, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania
A two-tone magnesioaxinite with excellent luster. The fan of three crystals, one behind the other, is almost complete compared to other axinites. Only the front and back crystals are missing parts of their termination faces. Glows strong red under longwave UV light.
2.6 x 2.3 x 1.1 cm
7.6 g

Axinite (Mg) or magnesioaxinites are rare - and even rarer when the terminal faces are intact. 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.