Rare Axinite Shard Gemstone Specimen with Pleochroism (Video)

Axinite is a rare calcium aluminium boro-silicate which has optical pleochroism properties as shown in our video/photos. The term Axinite comes from the ax-head shape which is typical of these crystals.

Pleochroism is a colour-change when exposed to LED lighting - this batch of Axinite displays cream, brown, orange, yellow, amber, plum, red, and violet colours. 

Specimen measures approx. 3cm x 1.4cm x 0.8cm. A rare and unique miniature thumbnail specimen for any fine mineral collector.