Axinite - Specimen crystal obelisk tower Long revered in Asian cultures

Long revered in Asian cultures as a symbol of virtue and longevity

and of connections with the deep mysteries of life and the universe

these mandarin quartz points have been drilled with a 2mm hole

Material from the Mount Breakenridge area of British Columbia is especially interesting because the region is known for quartz and associated mineralization formed through complex geological activity tied to metamorphism and hydrothermal processes

clear-cut silhouette of each growth against a rich drusy

Axinite - Specimen crystal obelisk tower Long revered in Asian culturesMined from: Peru Description: This one of a kind Axinite specimen from Peru features a dense, sculptural cluster of sharply developed crystals with a deep brown to smoky violet brown color. The piece is packed with overlapping wedge shaped blades, giving it the classic axinite look from every angle. The crystal growth is tight and crowded, creating a strong, jagged surface full of texture, points, and reflective faces. It has excellent display