Mineral: | Sphene (Titanite)
| Chemical Formula: | CaTiSiO5 | Size: | 42,6 x 38,9 x 39,0
crystal: 22,9 mm | Weight: | | Transparence: | translucent - transparent | Quantity: | | Origin: | Alchuri (Alchori; Aschudi), Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan | Here you get a well sized Sphene (Titanite) crystal on a snow-white albite and calcite matrix. The big crystals as well as all smaller crystals are in perfect condition without any blemish and great luster. Beside the on big crystal another 4 smaller crystals and a dozen of miniature Titanite crystals are present. The calcite as well parts of the bite disclosing nice luster as well.
A fine Sphene specimen from Pakistan!
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