Ilmenite

  
 
  
Ilmenite on smoky quartz
  
Ilmenite and cassiterite on smoky quartz
Origin: Erongo Mountains, Namibia
Ex. Charlie Key collection
Sample size: 5.2 x 5.0 x 4.3 cm (top), 5.7 x 3.5 x 3.4 cm (2nd/3rd row), 5.6 x 3.5 x 3.1 cm (bottom)
 
  
Origin: Tormiq Valley, Skardu Road, Gilgit, Pakistan
Ex. Martin Zinn collection
Sample size: 5.2 x 4.4 x 1.8 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Rob Lavinsky

The Arkenstone

 

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