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2.1" Anatase (Titanium) Crystals on Matrix - Pakistan
This specimen contains 3 easily visible, metallic anatase crystals, associated with small quartz crystals, on a rough matrix. Very small anatase crystals can also be seen scattered along the superior bed of the specimen. The largest anatase crystal on this specimen measures in at .35" long.
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
LOCATION
Pakistan
SIZE
2.1" long, 1.8" wide, .35" longest crystal
CATEGORY
ITEM
#38657
