Jeremejevite
Jeremejevite is a rare and valuable mineral, sometimes used for jewellery making and also of interest to mineral collectors.
Jeremejevite crystals are typically blue or colourless, and have a hexagonal shape with pointed ends.
It was first discovered in the late 19th century in Siberia, and is named after the Russian mineralogist Pavel Jeremejev.
It is quite a rare mineral and larger pieces do tend to be rather expensive.
Information about Jeremejevite
Appearance
Jeremejevite is a bright blue tabular mineral which occurs in small, fine crystals; these may be sold either on or off matrix.
Uses and History
Jeremejevite is extremely rare and is prized by collectors; it is also sometimes cut for use in jewellery, although facet grade material is extremely rare.
Jeremejevite was originally discovered in 1883 in Soktuj Gora, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia by Pavel V. Jeremejev, who it was later named after.
The first specimens found were colourless, but later finds in Namibia had fine blue colour. It remains one of the worlds rarest minerals, though.
Mineralogy
Colourless, yellow, or blue – blue gemmy material is the most prized.
Hazards and Warnings
Mineral collectors should wash their hands after handling specimens, to avoid any exposure to potential toxins.
Almost all rocks, minerals (and, frankly, almost all other substances on earth) can produce toxic dust when cutting, which can cause serious respiratory conditions including silicosis. When cutting or polishing rocks, minerals, shells, etc, all work should be done wet to minimise the dust, and a suitable respirator or extraction system should be used.
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