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Brookite

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A choice cluster of sharp brookite crystals, all showing gemmy red edges and translucent cores. This is an exquisite, if fragile, specimen. Steve purchased this when they first came out, in the early 2000s.

Product details

SpeciesBrookite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.2 x 2.7 x 2.4 cm
Added on05/02/2025
LocalityPakistan, Balochistan, Kharan District

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
06/2025Unknown Owner$600.00
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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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 Kharan District, Pakistan
from Kharan District, Pakistan — sharply formed TiO2 blades with red-orange transparency, dramatic black phantoms on quartz, a standout Alpine classic.