Clinohumite (great color)

Item Description

Clinohumite is known from only a handful of world localities in fine quality crystals. Typically, the mineral has an orange color, but a few years ago, some very impressive RED color Clinohumites were found in Afghanistan in the same area where the famous Lapiz Lazuli is mined. This crystal is a superb quality, fairly sharp, well-formed, gemmy (when backlit), RICH RED color monoclinic crystal from this contemporary discovery. If you're a thumbnail collector, a gem crystal collector, or a collector of rare silicates, do not pass up this beautiful little specimen. Good quality all around, and only contacted on the bottom where it detached from the pocket wall.