The mountains of Pakistan are dangerous in many respects. This is where axinite is mined, a rare gem that is not known even to many seasoned gem and jewelry enthusiasts. The rugged terrain is combined with some of the most inhospitable climates that you can imagine. Summers are killing hot and winters are bitter cold. Man has added his own set of dangers too, armed militants roam freely in the vicinity of the axinite mining locations.

The rarity of axinite gems has made it a favorite by gem buyers who thirst for excitement and relish rare stones. Most axinite stones that you will come across would be in the 1 to 2 carat range. Gem buyers have to come to accept the fact that the rarity also implies that eye clean is not common. And yet, if you find a sufficiently large collection of loose axinite gems you might be able to pick an eye clean stone. The Directstones website once again brings you closer to a rare natural stone check out the details at http://www.axinite.directstones.com/axinite-gems-loose-th-01.htm