Africa089 - Axinite-(Mg) - Karo Pit, Block D, Merelani Hills, Umba Valley, Lelatema Mts, Arusha Region, Tanzania

From the type locality, this is a rare gem floater crystal of axinite-(Mg) (magnesioaxinite). The crystal is color-zoned from clear to pale salmon, has a superb vitreous luster, and has a sharp form. Axinite-(Mg) from Merelani has a composition very close to the theoretical end-member of the axinite series. This specimen fluoresces red to violet under LW UV. 3.3 x 2.2 x 0.5 cm.