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Mineral Specimen No. 12301:
Titanite var. Sphene in Quartz from Tavetsch, Graubunden, Switzerland 
ex. Clarence Bement collection at the American Museum of Natural History, NY

This mineral specimen of Titanite var. Sphene in Quartz from Tavetsch, Graubunden, Switzerland  (ex. Clarence Bement collection at the American Museum of Natural History, NY) is available for sale from John Betts - Fine Minerals, mineral dealer located in New York City, New York. To purchase mineral specimens from this site click on this link to go to online order form.

Detailed information on mineral specimen No. 12301:

Minerals Species: Titanite var. Sphene in Quartz.
Location of mineral deposit: Tavetsch, Graubunden, Switzerland.
Description: Large plate with doubly-terminated quartz crystals up to 4 cm long and translucent titanite, variety sphene, crystals up to 5 mm. Many of the titanites are twinned. With original Bement label and copy of the museum catalog card. See R.M., v.43, #12. No damage. Ex. Dr. E. Sensel collection #BL915, ex. Bement collection, American Museum of Natural History (NY).
Overall size of mineral specimen: 17x8x5 cm.
Size of individual crystals: 3-40 mm.
Price: $1200 net (plus shipping).

Mineral Specimens: Titanite var. Sphene in Quartz from Tavetsch, Graubunden, Switzerland

Mineral Specimens: Titanite var. Sphene in Quartz from Tavetsch, Graubunden, Switzerland

Mineral Specimens: Titanite var. Sphene in Quartz from Tavetsch, Graubunden, Switzerland


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