Description
VIOLANE SLAB
This is the polished bright blue violane slab. Dimensions: 3.1 x 2.6 x 0.5″ (7.8 x 6.5 x 1.2cm). Weight – 3.4oz (96 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.