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2.3" Anatase Crystal on Matrix - Pakistan
This specimen contains a metallic anatase crystal, associated with small quartz crystals terminations, on a rough matrix. While the anatase crystals is located on what could be considered the front of the specimen, that back side displays nearly a dozen chlorine coated quartz crystals protrusions.
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
2.3" long, .9" wide, .24" longest crystal
CATEGORY
ITEM
#38656
