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5.6" Lustrous Axinite-(Fe) and Smoky Quartz Associaition - Russia
This is a gorgeous cluster of sharp axinite-(Fe) crystals with maroon to orange coloration, and smoky quartz crystals. It was collected from Puiva Mount in Saranpaul, Russia, and is a truly magnificent association from this remote mining district. Individual smoky quartz or axinite crystals are regularly seen on the market, however associations of this size and quality are fairly uncommon.
Portions of the smoky quartz and axinite are encrusted in a thin layer of olive-green chamosite. The axinite crystals have a phenomenal luster that glistens from every angle, with additional axinite crystals which can be found along the periphery of the specimen.
It sits nicely on a flat surface, however it is accompanied by an acrylic display stand to assist with presenation.
Portions of the smoky quartz and axinite are encrusted in a thin layer of olive-green chamosite. The axinite crystals have a phenomenal luster that glistens from every angle, with additional axinite crystals which can be found along the periphery of the specimen.
It sits nicely on a flat surface, however it is accompanied by an acrylic display stand to assist with presenation.
About Axinite
Axinite is a distinctive borosilicate mineral known for its sharp crystal forms, high luster, and rich range of earthy to violet-brown colors. It typically forms in metamorphic environments—especially in areas where calcium-rich rocks have been altered by heat and fluids—and often occurs alongside minerals like epidote, garnet, and quartz. Axinite crystals are prized for their unusually flattened, wedge- or axe-shaped forms (a nod to the mineral’s name), with striated faces that catch light beautifully. Depending on the specific variety—ferroaxinite, magnesioaxinite, or manganaxinite—the mineral can display hues ranging from smoky brown and reddish purple to more yellowish or pinkish tones. Transparent to translucent and often highly lustrous, axinite is valued by collectors both as well-formed crystal clusters and as polished specimens that highlight its subtle pleochroism and internal color zoning.
Axinite is a distinctive borosilicate mineral known for its sharp crystal forms, high luster, and rich range of earthy to violet-brown colors. It typically forms in metamorphic environments—especially in areas where calcium-rich rocks have been altered by heat and fluids—and often occurs alongside minerals like epidote, garnet, and quartz. Axinite crystals are prized for their unusually flattened, wedge- or axe-shaped forms (a nod to the mineral’s name), with striated faces that catch light beautifully. Depending on the specific variety—ferroaxinite, magnesioaxinite, or manganaxinite—the mineral can display hues ranging from smoky brown and reddish purple to more yellowish or pinkish tones. Transparent to translucent and often highly lustrous, axinite is valued by collectors both as well-formed crystal clusters and as polished specimens that highlight its subtle pleochroism and internal color zoning.
$1,750
SPECIES
Axinite-(Fe), Quartz var. Smoky & Chamosite
LOCATION
Puiva Mount, Saranpaul, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Russia
SIZE
5.6 x 5.2"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#208745
