Iowaite (Western-Siberian Region, Russia)
Iowaite is a rare magnesium, iron, chlorine, hydroxide crystal and member of the Hydrotalcite group that crystallizes in the form of masses, fibers, and prismatic shards. It can be found in shades of green, yellow, blue, colorless, white, and even violet.
Of these, a purple variety from Russia was recently discovered, and it's rarity stems from its chromium inclusions.
This type can only be found in the Altai Republic of Russia, which is where this piece comes from. And if you know anything about what's going on over there, you can understand why getting specimens from Russia can be hard! ;)
We've brought this in before and they were snapped up quick. Here's another piece we've managed to get!
56 x 32 x 7mm
Iowaite is a rare magnesium, iron, chlorine, hydroxide crystal and member of the Hydrotalcite group that crystallizes in the form of masses, fibers, and prismatic shards. It can be found in shades of green, yellow, blue, colorless, white, and even violet.
Of these, a purple variety from Russia was recently discovered, and it's rarity stems from its chromium inclusions.
This type can only be found in the Altai Republic of Russia, which is where this piece comes from. And if you know anything about what's going on over there, you can understand why getting specimens from Russia can be hard! ;)
We've brought this in before and they were snapped up quick. Here's another piece we've managed to get!
56 x 32 x 7mm
Iowaite is a rare magnesium, iron, chlorine, hydroxide crystal and member of the Hydrotalcite group that crystallizes in the form of masses, fibers, and prismatic shards. It can be found in shades of green, yellow, blue, colorless, white, and even violet.
Of these, a purple variety from Russia was recently discovered, and it's rarity stems from its chromium inclusions.
This type can only be found in the Altai Republic of Russia, which is where this piece comes from. And if you know anything about what's going on over there, you can understand why getting specimens from Russia can be hard! ;)
We've brought this in before and they were snapped up quick. Here's another piece we've managed to get!
56 x 32 x 7mm
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