Titanite Sphene Brazil Natural Crystal Mineral Specimen 5-20mm Genuine Collector Display Stone with Certificate
£ 6.00
TITANITE (SPHENE) – NATURAL CRYSTAL SPECIMEN FROM BRAZILThis genuine Titanite, also historically known as Sphene, is a natural calcium
titanium silicate mineral sourced from Brazil. Carefully selected for crystal character, colour, and collector appeal, each specimen measures approximately 5–20mm. The photograph shows an example of the actual specimen you will receive. Please refer to the images for full sizing and natural variation within this range.Your Titanite specimen includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming it is a 100% genuine natural mineral. MINERAL SPECIES & CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONTitanite is the accepted mineralogical name for this species, while “Sphene” is the traditional name still widely used in the gem and collector community. Its chemical formula is:CaTiSiO₅ (Calcium Titanium Silicate)Titanite belongs to the nesosilicate mineral group and crystallises in the monoclinic crystal system. It is well known among mineral collectors for its strong dispersion and distinctive wedge-shaped crystal habit.Key mineralogical properties include:
• Mineral Group: Nesosilicate
• Chemical Formula: CaTiSiO₅
• Crystal System: Monoclinic
• Hardness: 5–5.5 on the Mohs scale
• Lustre: Resinous to adamantine
• Transparency: Transparent to translucent
• Cleavage: Distinct CRYSTAL HABIT & VISUAL CHARACTERISTICSTitanite crystals are often recognised by their characteristic wedge or bladed forms. In Brazilian deposits, crystals may display sharp edges and well-defined faces even in smaller sizes such as the 5–20mm range.Colour variations typically include:
• Yellow
• Greenish-yellow
• Brown
• Olive tonesTrace elements, particularly iron and other minor substitutions, influence colour intensity. The mineral’s high dispersion can produce subtle flashes of colour when viewed under direct light.Natural inclusions, minor internal fractures, and surface irregularities are common in Titanite and are part of its geological formation. No artificial colour treatments or enhancements have been applied. GEOLOGICAL FORMATION – BRAZILIAN DEPOSITSBrazil is known for producing a wide range of high-quality mineral specimens, including well-formed Titanite crystals. Titanite typically forms in:
• Metamorphic rocks such as schists and gneisses
• Igneous environments including granites and syenites
• Contact metamorphic zonesIt often occurs alongside minerals such as quartz, feldspar, epidote, amphibole, and calcite. The presence of titanium within the host rock is essential for Titanite formation.Brazilian geological environments provide favourable conditions for crystal development, resulting in collectible specimens even at smaller display sizes. COLLECTING & DISPLAY APPEALTitanite is valued by mineral collectors for its distinctive crystal habit and mineralogical interest. The 5–20mm size makes it ideal for:
• Micromount collections
• Display boxes
• Educational mineral sets
• Collector cabinets
• Unique gift pieces for geology enthusiastsIn some traditions, Titanite is spiritually associated with clarity and insight; these associations are belief-based rather than scientific. AUTHENTICITY & INDIVIDUAL SELECTIONEach Titanite (Sphene) specimen is a carefully chosen genuine mineral from Brazil. The listing photograph shows an example of the actual specimen you will receive within the stated 5–20mm size range. Please review all images for scale and natural variation.Every piece includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming its genuine natural origin.A classic example of calcium titanium silicate mineral formation, this Brazilian Titanite specimen offers geological significance, distinctive crystal form, and strong collector appeal in a compact and display-ready size.
titanium silicate mineral sourced from Brazil. Carefully selected for crystal character, colour, and collector appeal, each specimen measures approximately 5–20mm. The photograph shows an example of the actual specimen you will receive. Please refer to the images for full sizing and natural variation within this range.Your Titanite specimen includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming it is a 100% genuine natural mineral. MINERAL SPECIES & CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONTitanite is the accepted mineralogical name for this species, while “Sphene” is the traditional name still widely used in the gem and collector community. Its chemical formula is:CaTiSiO₅ (Calcium Titanium Silicate)Titanite belongs to the nesosilicate mineral group and crystallises in the monoclinic crystal system. It is well known among mineral collectors for its strong dispersion and distinctive wedge-shaped crystal habit.Key mineralogical properties include:
• Mineral Group: Nesosilicate
• Chemical Formula: CaTiSiO₅
• Crystal System: Monoclinic
• Hardness: 5–5.5 on the Mohs scale
• Lustre: Resinous to adamantine
• Transparency: Transparent to translucent
• Cleavage: Distinct CRYSTAL HABIT & VISUAL CHARACTERISTICSTitanite crystals are often recognised by their characteristic wedge or bladed forms. In Brazilian deposits, crystals may display sharp edges and well-defined faces even in smaller sizes such as the 5–20mm range.Colour variations typically include:
• Yellow
• Greenish-yellow
• Brown
• Olive tonesTrace elements, particularly iron and other minor substitutions, influence colour intensity. The mineral’s high dispersion can produce subtle flashes of colour when viewed under direct light.Natural inclusions, minor internal fractures, and surface irregularities are common in Titanite and are part of its geological formation. No artificial colour treatments or enhancements have been applied. GEOLOGICAL FORMATION – BRAZILIAN DEPOSITSBrazil is known for producing a wide range of high-quality mineral specimens, including well-formed Titanite crystals. Titanite typically forms in:
• Metamorphic rocks such as schists and gneisses
• Igneous environments including granites and syenites
• Contact metamorphic zonesIt often occurs alongside minerals such as quartz, feldspar, epidote, amphibole, and calcite. The presence of titanium within the host rock is essential for Titanite formation.Brazilian geological environments provide favourable conditions for crystal development, resulting in collectible specimens even at smaller display sizes. COLLECTING & DISPLAY APPEALTitanite is valued by mineral collectors for its distinctive crystal habit and mineralogical interest. The 5–20mm size makes it ideal for:
• Micromount collections
• Display boxes
• Educational mineral sets
• Collector cabinets
• Unique gift pieces for geology enthusiastsIn some traditions, Titanite is spiritually associated with clarity and insight; these associations are belief-based rather than scientific. AUTHENTICITY & INDIVIDUAL SELECTIONEach Titanite (Sphene) specimen is a carefully chosen genuine mineral from Brazil. The listing photograph shows an example of the actual specimen you will receive within the stated 5–20mm size range. Please review all images for scale and natural variation.Every piece includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming its genuine natural origin.A classic example of calcium titanium silicate mineral formation, this Brazilian Titanite specimen offers geological significance, distinctive crystal form, and strong collector appeal in a compact and display-ready size.
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