Axinite Gemstone - Gemstones TV

Axinite, derived from the Greek word "axinos," meaning "axe," owes its name to its characteristic axe-like crystal shape. This mineral belongs to the sorosilicate group and is primarily composed of calcium, aluminum, iron, and magnesium. Formed in metamorphic environments, Axinite typically develops in contact or regionally metamorphosed rocks such as schists, marbles, and skarns.