Staurolite Cross Twin – Natural Crystal Twin from Keivy, Russia – Rare Collector Mineral

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Staurolite is a silicate mineral famous for forming distinctive penetration twins, often in the shape of crosses. These natural crystal crosses, called “Fairy Crosses”, are admired worldwide for their rarity and symbolism.
This specimen from Keivy Massif (Kola Peninsula, Russia) shows a well-defined cross-shaped twin in a light matrix. Such specimens are highly sought after not only for their mineralogical uniqueness but also for their cultural and metaphysical associations with protection and good fortune.
  • Chemical formula: Fe²⁺₂Al₉Si₄O₂₃(OH)
  • Crystal system: Monoclinic
  • Twin law: Penetration twins at ~90° or 60°
  • Locality: Keivy Massif, Kola Peninsula, Russia


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Mineral: Staurolite

Type: Mineral

Origin: Russia

Mineral 2: Mica

Formula: (Fe²⁺,Mg)₂Al₉Si₄O₂₃(OH)

Class: Silicates

Hardness: 7

Colour: Brown

Crystal System: Monoclinic

lwh: 58x50x25 mm

Weight: 75 g

Mineralogy
Origin
Why Collect
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Mineralogy

Staurolite is an aluminosilicate mineral that forms under metamorphic conditions. Its cross-shaped twins are the result of crystallographic intergrowths, making them both scientifically interesting and visually iconic.

Origin

This specimen comes from the Keivy Massif on the Kola Peninsula, Russia — a world-famous locality for high-quality staurolite crosses.

Why Collect

Cross-shaped staurolite twins are rare and instantly recognizable. They are prized by mineral collectors, spiritual practitioners, and museums alike for their unusual geometry and symbolic meaning.

Shipping

Dispatch & Origin
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Delivery Estimates
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• USA & UK: ~10–25 business days
• Other destinations: timing may vary
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