Description
VIOLANE BANGLE
This is the blue violane bangle. Inside diameter 2.4″ (61mm). Width 1.1″ (29mm). Weight – 3.5oz (98 grams). Origin: Russia, Transbaikalia.
Some information about violane:
Violane is a variety of the diopside mineral bluish tones. Violane color is due to admixture of manganese and iron. Contains 10% jadeite and aegirine components.
Known deposits from Italy (Saint-Marcel, Piedmont) and Russia. In Russia deposits are located in the Transbaikalia, Altai and Sayan.