Violane Brooch Jewelry Russian Stone Gemstone Mineral

Description VIOLANE BROOCH This is the blue violane brooch with silver plated metal. Dimensions: 0.9 x 0.7 x 0.2″ (2.4 x 1.9 x 0.5cm). Weight – 0.4oz (11 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. Here you will find other violane brooches >>>