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This is an exceptional and impressive size for the Anatase crystal of 2.5 cm / 25 mm with magnificent crystal quality. It's double terminated with fine crystal edges, well crystalized all around with secondary crystal and Albite attached as matrix. It has metallic glassy luster with natural art on the crystal surface. It's an indeed incredible example for the species in such perfection and aesthetic visuals.
One of the notable features of anatase is its high refractive index, making it optically interesting. It exhibits strong birefringence, meaning that it can split light into two polarized beams. This property has applications in various optical devices.
Specimen Type | Impressive 25 mm Anatase crystal with secondary crystal |
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Weight | 6 grams |
Dimension | H: 2.5 x W: 1.5 x D: 1 cm |
Origin | Baluchistan Province, Pakistan |
Treatment | None |
Chakras |
Heart Chakra, Root Chakra |
Luster |
Metallic |
Zodiac |
Scorpio |
Tenacity |
Brittle |
Hardness |
5.5 - 6 |
Color |
Black, reddish to yellowish brown, dark blue, gray |
Anatase forms translucent or transparent crystals (octahedrite) various in color from black to reddish brown, yellowish brown darkish blue, or grey.
Anatase crystals are typically purchased “eye-clean” or favorably in terms of clarity. There are rare cases where the clarity of the gem is not of primary concern.
Anatase minerals are found as difficult, great crystals of tetragonal symmetry and numerous colors in veins in igneous and metamorphic rocks and usually in placer deposits of detritus. The origin of Anatase is Baluchistan Province, Pakistan.
Especially Anatase rare, faceted gemstones nearly usually weigh less than 1-2 carats. But, cut gemstones as massive as about 6 carats are recognized.
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