Titanite

A sparkling cluster of spear-like crystals of glassy and gemmy, yellow-green titanite, to 3.0 cm in length, are perched on a well trimmed matrix on this specimen. The largest crystal and one to its left appear to be the only twinned crystals and stand dramatically (untwinned sphene being unusual). Very minor edge wear on a couple of crystals is insignificant. I believe this deposit has produced the finest titanites ever found...and it was some time ago, so I have not seen anything like this from recent mining in Brazil. This is a geometric, sharp specimen with unusual compact aesthetics, as most of these occurred on big ugly rocks, in my experience. Comes with custom lucite base already made for the specimen.

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Product details

Species

Titanite

SizeSmall Cabinet

Dimensions6.3 x 6.0 x 3.7 cm

Locality

Brazil, Minas Gerais, Capelinha

Added on10/23/2024

Comments

Known provenance

2024/08