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Brookite specimens for sale
51 for sale · $60–$6,500 USD
57 in the gallery
Brookite is a titanium dioxide mineral that forms orthorhombic crystals. It commonly appears as brown, golden, or pale hues with a metallic to sub- adamantine luster, often as compact crystal groups or fine, acicular aggregates. The mineral tends to occur in satellite mineral assemblages within hydrothermal and pegmatitic environments, and well-known specimens have been collected from several prominent localities.
- Formula
- TiO2
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Very High Interest
- Classification notes
- Oxides; Titanium dioxide (TiO2) mineral group (brookite, rutile, anatase)
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Top localities
- Kharan District28 specimens
- Magnet Cove9 specimens
- Balochistan8 specimens
- Maderanertal5 specimens
- Wales4 specimens
- Val Nalps3 specimens
- Elm3 specimens
- Borzonasca2 specimens
- Ikalamavony District2 specimens
- Zard Mountain2 specimens
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About Brookite
Collectors prize brookite for its rarity in high-quality crystals, its distinctive crystal habit, and the diversity of localities that yield well-formed specimens. Although it often proves difficult to source in pristine condition, exceptional brookite crystals with sharp terminations and attractive color can be very striking when displayed alongside other titanium oxide minerals. The combination of rarity, aesthetic crystal forms, and the educational value of its orthorhombic structure makes brookite a sought-after addition to mineral collections.
