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Anatase
Balochistan, Pakistan
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Classification |
Mineral |
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Origin Location |
Balochistan, Pakistan |
Description |
A fine miniature of anatase from Pakistan demonstrating the tetragonal crystal habit of this precious titanium dioxide mineral. There are two well-formed crystals on the top of the matrix on this piece, the larger one reaching 6x7mm in size, along with some additional tiny but attractive quartz crystals. |
Luster |
Vitreous |
Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
Mineral Group / Note |
Not noted, check reference links below. |
Handling |
No special handling is required. |
Modifications |
No modifications. |
Size Group |
Miniature |
Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
Dimensions |
3.80 cm * 2.30 cm * 1.60 cm |
Quantity |
1 Specimen |
Mineral List |
Anatase: TiO2 titanium dioxide *
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
Colors found in this specimen image are shown below. Higher number indicates greater concentration of that color.
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Garnet var. Demantoid![Garnet var. Demantoid](/Files/Minerals/GarnetvarDemantoid_408_sm.jpg) Brazilianite![Brazilianite](/Files/Minerals/Brazilianite_395_sm.jpg) Quartz / Pyrolusite / Goethite![Quartz / Pyrolusite / Goethite](/Files/Minerals/QuartzPyrolusiteGoethite_1459_0_sm.jpg) Quartz & Hematite var. Iron Rose![Quartz & Hematite var. Iron Rose](/Files/Minerals/QuartzHematitevarIronRose_951_0_sm.jpg) Epidote / Quartz![Epidote / Quartz](/Files/Minerals/EpidoteQuartz_841_sm.jpg) Quartz / Tourmaline![Quartz / Tourmaline](/Files/Minerals/QuartzwTourmaline_293_sm.jpg) |
Elements in this Specimen:
Elements that are part of the official chemical structure of the minerals occurring in this specimen are indicated below.
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Edit Specimen Search Wikipedia: Anatase (Wiki) Search Mindat: Anatase Search Web Mineral DB: Anatase Search for Handbook of Mineralogy: Anatase
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