Axinite - Specimen Pakistani calcite depending on the deposit

depending on the deposit

I use a small ball of warm wax

it is usually better described scientifically as botryoidal chalcedony because it does not always show the strong internal banding that true agate is known for

5cm  x  W: 1

pastel tones

Axinite - Specimen Pakistani calcite depending on the depositMined from: Peru Description: This one of a kind axinite specimen from Peru shows a dense, dramatic cluster of sharply formed crystals rising across a solid matrix. The crystals are dark brown to reddish brown with a slightly smoky, plum toned look in places, and they grow in the classic knife like to wedge shaped habit that makes axinite so recognizable. The piece has strong visual texture from every angle, with overlapping blades, crowded crystal