Staurolite Twin
$50.00
Here is a pair of twinned staurolite crystals. These twinned staurolite crystals in muscovite schist are from Semiostrovye, Keivy Mountains, Kola Peninsula, Russia. This specimen of schist has one pair of staurolite crystals forming a 90-degree penetration twin. The name "staurolite" is from the Greek word "stauros," which means "cross." The mineral commonly occurs as twinned, six-sided crystals that sometimes intersect at 90 degrees to form a cross. (An intersection angle of 60 degrees is more common.) In some localities these twinned crystals are collected, made into jewelry, and sold under the name "fairy crosses."
They are really fun, right? The schist they are in is silvery and sparkly mica which adds to the beauty.
These are the best specimens of twinned staurolite that I've ever seen. It was so great to hand pick these for you. I choose specimens based on the beauty of the crystals as well as the beauty of how they sit in matrix, and also the loveliness of the matrix.
Origin :: Semiostrovye, Keivy Mountains, Kola Peninsula, Russia
Dimensions :: 32 x 26 x 16 mm
Weight :: 0.63 oz