{"product_id":"rare-anatase-crystal-specimen-650g","title":"Natural Rare Anatase Crystals on Matrix, 650g, Baluchistan","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Rare Anatase Crystal Cluster From Baluchistan, Pakistan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis specimen weighs 650 grams and comes from Baluchistan, Pakistan, home to a genuinely uncommon mineral find, anatase crystals well formed enough to hold real specimen value. Anatase is one of three natural crystal forms of titanium dioxide, alongside rutile and brookite, and it's the least commonly seen of the three in well terminated crystal form, which is part of what makes a piece like this worth attention from mineral collectors specifically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe crystals across this specimen are fully terminated and completely free of damage, with good color and luster on the crystal faces sitting against the natural matrix. Measuring 155 x 80 x 55 mm, the piece has real presence as a display specimen, sizable enough to stand out rather than needing to be paired with something else for visual impact. For collectors who focus on rarity and mineral diversity over more commonly available species, anatase from this locality represents a genuine addition rather than a repeat of something already common in most collections. To see the crystal detail and color up close, we'd recommend watching the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/dohqNQrYDUU\"\u003evideo of this exact specimen\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e650 gram\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e155 x 80 x 55 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\/Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Terminated Crystal Cluster on Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural, Gem Grade Luster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaluchistan, Pakistan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 to 6 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnatase (Titanium Dioxide)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGemstone Properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirthstone: Not a traditional birthstone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZodiac Sign: Not commonly associated with a specific sign\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChakra: Third Eye Chakra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealing Properties: Anatase is sometimes associated in crystal healing practice with mental clarity and focus, tied to the third eye chakra, though it's collected far more often for its rarity and crystal form than for metaphysical use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy From Minerals Paradise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe source rare minerals like anatase directly from localities in Pakistan and Afghanistan, cutting out the resellers that usually add markup on harder to find material. The crystal you receive is the exact piece shown in the photos and video, not a similar one pulled from stock. Every order ships express worldwide, backed by a 30-day return policy. You can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/anatase-crystals-matrix-baluchistan-pakistan-650g\"\u003eview and purchase this specimen directly here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSince anatase doesn't have its own dedicated collection yet, browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/collections\/rare-minerals-crystals\"\u003eRare Minerals Crystals collection\u003c\/a\u003e for other uncommon specimens. Anatase is mineralogically related to rutile and brookite, both natural titanium dioxide polymorphs, so if you're building a collection around this mineral family, check our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/collections\/rutile-crystals\"\u003eRutile Crystals collection\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/collections\/brookite-crystals\"\u003eBrookite Crystals collection\u003c\/a\u003e, including a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/natural-red-color-brookite-crystal-on-matrix-brookite-specimen-rare-mineral-brookite-stone-crystal-specimen-14-95-ct\"\u003ered brookite crystal on matrix at 14.95 carats\u003c\/a\u003e. For background on the mining regions across Pakistan, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/pakistan-minerals-guide-rare-gemstones-crystal-specimens-mineral-resources\"\u003ePakistan minerals guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFAQS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is anatase?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAnatase is one of three natural crystal forms of titanium dioxide, along with rutile and brookite. It's considered the rarest of the three to find in well formed, terminated crystals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this anatase specimen natural and untreated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. This specimen from Baluchistan, Pakistan is completely natural with no treatment or enhancement. The color and crystal formation are exactly as they occurred underground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a single crystal or a cluster?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis specimen contains a cluster of terminated anatase crystals growing together on a natural matrix, not a single isolated crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this specimen have any damage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo, every crystal in the cluster is fully terminated and completely free of damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is anatase considered rare among mineral collectors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAnatase rarely forms crystals large or well shaped enough to hold specimen value, which is what makes a piece like this genuinely uncommon compared to more frequently collected minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minerals Paradise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47550186324259,"sku":"PR22\/2","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/6833\/0019\/files\/Closeup_of_anatase_crystal_termination_and_luster.jpg?v=1788884604","url":"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/rare-anatase-crystal-specimen-650g","provider":"Minerals Paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}