Exquisite 0.93ct Color-Change Magnesio-Axinite | Eye Clean Cushion Small in size but immense in rarity, this 0.93-carat Magnesio-Axinite is a stellar example of one of the gemstone world’s most elusive species. While many Axinite specimens are “included” or muddy in tone, this gem is exceptionally Eye Clean, allowing its sophisticated color-shift phenomenon to take center stage. Watch as it transitions from a serene bluish in daylight to a soft, romantic pinkish under incandescent light. Expertly cut into a cushion shape with a mixed facet pattern, this stone offers a balanced and brilliant “face-up” appearance that belies its carat weight. Gemstone Specifications Species: Magnesio-Axinite (Axinite-Mg Weight: 0.93 Carats Shape: Cushion Dimensions: $6.3 \times 6.5 \times 3.7 \text{ mm}$ Clarity: Eye Clean (Ultra-transparent) Cut: Mixed Phenomena: Color Change (Bluish to Pinkish) Why This Gemstone is a Collector’s Find Magnesio-Axinite is a “connoisseur’s stone,” prized for its high refractive index and its distinct pleochroism. Finding a specimen that is Eye Clean at under one carat is actually quite difficult, as smaller crystals often break during the cutting process due to the mineral’s natural cleavage. The cushion cut makes this an ideal candidate for a delicate “misty blue” accent stone or a sophisticated custom ring that reveals its pinkish secret only when the sun goes down. Expert Insight: Unlike the more common Ferro-axinite, the Magnesium-rich variety is significantly rarer and sought after for its unique color-shifting properties—an essential addition to any “Phenomenal Gem” collection.
