1.25" Twinned Staurolite Cross In Mica-Schist - Pestsovye Keivy, Russia

Staurolite is a hard, reddish-brown mineral commonly found in metamorphic rocks such as schist and gneiss. It has an interesting habit, occurring as twinned, six-sided crystals that look like crosses. These staurolite formations are frequently known as "fairy stones". Staurolite is the official state mineral of Georgia.