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Anatase is a Titanium oxide mineral forming prismatic and heavily striated crystals with great metallic luster. This particular specimen is an exceptional example featuring a single isolated 1.5 cm high Anatase crystal nicely perched on creamy white Albite matrix. The Anatase crystal is naturally broke off matrix once it first found in the mine pocket and the professionally repaired on its own place. The Anatase crystal has magnificent metallic luster, striking black color with glassy faces.
Specimen Type |
Metallic luster Anatase crystal on creamy white Albite matrix |
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Weight | 18 grams |
Dimension | H: 4 x W: 4.6 x D: 1.5 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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