Brookite in Quartz Mineral Specimen – Balochistan, Pakistan
$450.00 USD
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Gemstone Specification
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
Stone Name | Brookite and Quartz |
Gems Type | Natural Gemstones, Rare Gems Minerals Crystals, and Semi-Precious Gemstones |
Total Weight | 58 Grams |
Dimension (w × h × t) | 65 x 39 x 32mm | 6.5 × 3.9 × 3.2 cm. |
Color of Gems | Red, Black, and White |
Origin | Pakistan |
Treatments | 100% Natural - Earthly Mined and No |
Birthstones | December |
Category Types | Fine Mineral Specimens |
Authenticity | Genuine |
Condition | Good (G) |
Crystal system | Orthorhombic and Hexagonal |
Rarity | Uncommon |
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
Stone Name | Brookite and Quartz |
Gems Type | Natural Gemstones, Rare Gems Minerals Crystals, and Semi-Precious Gemstones |
Total Weight | 58 Grams |
Dimension (w × h × t) | 65 x 39 x 32mm | 6.5 × 3.9 × 3.2 cm. |
Color of Gems | Red, Black, and White |
Origin | Pakistan |
Treatments | 100% Natural - Earthly Mined and No |
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
Birthstones | December |
Category Types | Fine Mineral Specimens |
Authenticity | Genuine |
Condition | Good (G) |
Crystal system | Orthorhombic and Hexagonal |
Rarity | Uncommon |
Product Description
This is 58-gram brookite with Quartz on matrix specimen from Balochistan, Pakistan. The Brookite crystals display their characteristic orthorhombic tabular habit with visible red-to-black color zoning under light. The Quartz host is hexagonal in structure, water-clear at the termination. The specimen is providing a strong visual contrast against the darker Brookite plates.
The specimen is presented on matrix, meaning the crystals are attached to their natural host rock as they formed — no reconstruction or repositioning. The specimen is in good condition, with the primary crystals intact and display-ready.
Specimen Details
- Stones: Brookite & Quartz
- Origin: Pakistan (Balochistan)
- Weight: 58 Grams
- Dimensions: 6.5 × 3.9 × 3.2 cm
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic (Brookite) / Hexagonal (Quartz)
- Presentation: On Matrix
- Color: Red, Black, White / Clear
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Treatments: None — 100% Natural, Earthly Mined
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How rare is Brookite?
Brookite is genuinely uncommon — well-crystallized, display-quality specimens are rare in the collector market.
Q: What is Brookite stone?
Brookite is a titanium oxide mineral (TiO₂) and one of three natural polymorphs of titanium dioxide, alongside Rutile and Anatase. It forms orthorhombic tabular crystals typically ranging from reddish-brown to black.
Q: What is a mineral specimen?
A mineral specimen is a form of mineral material which is preserved for its scientific, aesthetic, or collectible value. it can be a simple crystal along, or a crystal embedded on a matrix with mother rock. Multiple combination of gemstones and crystals are also embedded on base rock as shown in this specimen i.e. Brookite blades + Quartz Crystals.
Q: Is Brookite rarer than other titanium oxide minerals like Rutile or Anatase?
Yes — Brookite is the least common of the three TiO₂ polymorphs, with Rutile being the most abundant and widespread. Display-quality Brookite on matrix, especially from Pakistan, is genuinely uncommon in the collector market.
Q: What does "on matrix" mean for a mineral specimen?
"On matrix" means the crystals remain attached to the original host rock on which they naturally grew. This preserves the specimen's geological context and is generally preferred by serious collectors over loose or detached crystals.