Kammererite Pendant

Kammererite Pendant
Approx. Dimensions: 52x23x8 mm

This pendant is made with .925 Sterling Silver. Chain is not included.

Kammererite, a chromium-rich variety of clinochlore, is primarily found in Turkey, particularly in the Eskisehir province. Discovered in the 19th century, kammererite is named after Wilhelm Kammerer, a German mineralogist. The mineral is often associated with chromite deposits. Chemically, kammererite is a member of the chlorite group and contains chromium, iron, aluminum, and magnesium. It exhibits a dark purple to reddish color and typically occurs in tabular or prismatic crystals. Kammererite has a hardness of 2.5 to 3 on the Mohs scale and a vitreous to pearly luster.al is often associated