Sphene var. Titanite - twinned crystal (Cover Piece)
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Austrian titanites are quite rare, and this aesthetic cyclic-twinned crystal is 2.5 cm tall and perched dramatically on matrix! The whole piece is 360-degrees, complete all around. It is hard to ask for more, but as a bonus, it is also a cover piece of the German magazine Lapis. The specimen was found in the summer of 2010, and to me is one of the more aesthetic matrix examples of a gemmy titanite that I have seen in recent years. It has one clean lock-fit repair to the matrix (that is invisible but was disclosed to me by the owner, or I would never guess). There are bigger crystals certainly, generally off matrix and worth a fortune anyways. But, this one has a nice balance to it.
Product details
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.7 x 5.4 x 4.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityAustria, Salzburg, Meiling Alp
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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spearhead crystals with fiery dispersion in honey-brown to golden hues; Alpine twins on adularia give striking contrast, prized for form, luster, an…Regional guide
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