Russia, Zabaykalskiy (Transbaikal) Kray
Murun Massif (Sirenevy Kamen), Russia
Gem locality Inferred from historyProhibited, look only
What you could find
Reported finds from this ground.
Crystals and mineralsAlso reported: charoite, tinaksite, aegirine, microcline.
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Stephanie Clifford from Arlington, VA, USA (CC BY 2.0).
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Why this spot
Rockhounding locality: only charoite source in the world
The Murun massif is the sole world source of charoite, well documented.
Before you go
Hazards noted for this site.
Extremely remote, harsh climate
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