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1.1" Anatase Crystal on Quartz with Chlorite Inclusions - Pakistan
This stunning specimen features a pristine anatase crystal that's perched atop a quartz crystal cluster. The quartz crystals have chlorite inclusions and spots of iron oxidation near their terminations. The unique mixture of pristine quartz terminations, chlorite inclusions, and anatase, makes this specimen truly wonderful.
It has been mounted to an acrylic display base with mineral tack.
It has been mounted to an acrylic display base with mineral tack.
About Anatase
Anatase is a mineral composed of titanium dioxide that typically forms dipyramidal crystals, although variations can occur with mineral clumping. Four-pointed, X-shaped anatase crystals, while rare, have been found and are known as "X-shaped penetration twins". Horizontal striations can be seen across most anatase mineral faces and most crystals end in points, or with variations of flattening on each end. It can be found in a variety of colors, from browns and reds to greens and pinks, and can be colorless in very rare cases. However, it is most commonly black or other very dark colors due to impurities.
Anatase is a mineral composed of titanium dioxide that typically forms dipyramidal crystals, although variations can occur with mineral clumping. Four-pointed, X-shaped anatase crystals, while rare, have been found and are known as "X-shaped penetration twins". Horizontal striations can be seen across most anatase mineral faces and most crystals end in points, or with variations of flattening on each end. It can be found in a variety of colors, from browns and reds to greens and pinks, and can be colorless in very rare cases. However, it is most commonly black or other very dark colors due to impurities.
SPECIES
Anatase, Chlorite & Quartz
LOCATION
Kharan District, Balochistan Region, Pakistan
SIZE
Entire specimen: 1.1 x 1". Anatase crystal: ~.35" long
CATEGORY
ITEM
#207170
