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Titanite var. Sphene from Kanuchal, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

 
Titanite var. Sphene from Kanuchal, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Titanite var. Sphene from Kanuchal, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Titanite var. Sphene from Kanuchal, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 30127
Mineral:Titanite var. Sphene
Locality:Kanuchal, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Description:Several crystals of yellow titanite up to 20 mm on matrix with colorless calcite crystals. The largest crystals contacted the opposite face of the vein, resulting in incomplete terminations. The titanite is opaque, but clean and lustrous. Minor damage.
Overall Size:10x8x4 cm
Crystals:3-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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