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Jeremejevite is a rare aluminum borate mineral that forms in slender, prismatic hexagonal crystals. It was initially discovered in the Ural Mountains of Russia in 1883 and named in honor of the Russian mineralogist Pavel Vladimirovich Eremeev. While the original Russian specimens were pale blue to colorless, the most significant and transparent gem-quality crystals have since been unearthed in Namibia, primarily in the Erongo Region. Because large, facetable crystals are exceptionally scarce, cut gemstones are rare and highly sought after by specialized mineral collectors.
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What is jeremejevite?
Jeremejevite is a rare aluminum borate mineral that typically forms slender, prismatic hexagonal crystals. It is best known to mineral collectors rather than as a common jewelry stone.
Where was jeremejevite first discovered?
The mineral was first discovered in the Ural Mountains of Russia in 1883. It was named after Russian mineralogist Pavel Vladimirovich Eremeev.
What crystal shape does jeremejevite form?
Jeremejevite commonly forms elongated prismatic crystals with a hexagonal crystal symmetry. Well-formed transparent crystals are especially valued by collectors.
Why is jeremejevite considered rare?
Jeremejevite occurs in far fewer localities than common gemstones such as quartz or garnet. Its scarcity and occasional gem quality make clean crystals highly sought after by mineral collectors.
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