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Brookite with Albite

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Simply the mention of Prenteg conjures thoughts of the three titanium dioxide polymorphs and this terrific miniature is a rich example of Brookite richly scattered over a bed of glassy micro-crystals of Albite with Quartz. The actual locality is Twll Maen Grisial, a little to the southwest of Prenteg, the type locality for Brookite which holds an iconic status in British mineralogy. Over twenty semi-transparent golden bronze Brookite crystals of up to about 1 mm occur on the Albite and sparkle brightly when the specimen is rotated.

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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.2 x 4.2 x 3.3 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityUK, Wales
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jul 2026
Price paid
$300.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Brookite
Mineral guide
Learn about Brookite
, a rare TiO2 polymorph, forms sharp wedge-like crystals with adamantine luster and brown-to-amber colors; localities include Pakistan and Magnet Cove.
Brookite
Regional guide
Brookite from Wales
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Locality guide
Wales
Wales, UK — a compact mineral province with diverse localities, classic type specimens like brookite and anglesite, and historic mines prized by collectors.