Titanite (twins)

Item Description

Arondu is one of the lesser known Titanite localities in Pakistan, but this area has produced some top quality crystals of the species, especially some killer twins. These are "Alpine-type" Titanite crystals, and the would be worth a great deal to any Alpine collector if there were found in Austria, Italy or Switzerland. This specimen features two sharp, brilliant green color, twinned crystals of Titanite that grew "back to back" aesthetically sitting on Calcite and Clinochlore matrix. The largest twin measures 1.7 cm. At first I thought the crystals were unusual, but when you orient the piece correctly you can clearly see how the two twins grew up against each other. Good condition overall, and a worthwhile thumbnail of this attractive material. These pieces are some of the most difficult to obtain from Pakistan, especially these days.