Rare Axinite Shard Gemstone Specimen with Pleochroism (Video) Palm Stone 39cm x 9cm

39cm x 9cm

hand-polished into this gorgeous sphere

A small polished egg of Banded Onyx Calcite with an incredible mix of earthy coloured Calcites such as greens

parsley and thyme

Rare Axinite Shard Gemstone Specimen with Pleochroism (Video) Palm Stone 39cm x 9cmAxinite 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. This piece has a tiny Quartz point sticking out from one side. 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. 4cm