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M501 Titanium Coated Quartz Crystals

M501 Titanium Coated Quartz Crystals

$60.00

Here is something very different;  an exceptional specimen of Titanium Coated Quartz Crystals from Brazil.  In an interesting fusion of science and nature using a process called magnetron ionization, a brilliant iridescent titanium coating covers the lovely Quartz producing a spectacular piece.  The shiny multi-colored specimen measures 4 1/4″ x  1 7/8″ x 2 7/8″.   Very cool!

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Titanium is a lustrous transition metal with a silver color, low density, and high strength. Titanium is resistant to corrosion in sea water, aqua regia, and chlorine.

Titanium was discovered in Cornwall, Great Britain, by William Gregor in 1791 and was named by Martin Heinrich Klaproth after the Titans of Greek mythology. The element occurs within a number of mineral deposits, principally rutile and ilmenite, which are widely distributed in the Earth’s crust and lithosphere; it is found in almost all living things, as well as bodies of water, rocks, and soils. The metal is extracted from its principal mineral ores by the Kroll and Hunter processes. The most common compound, titanium dioxide, is a popular photocatalyst and is used in the manufacture of white pigments. Other compounds include titanium tetrachloride (TiCl4), a component of smoke screens and catalysts; and titanium trichloride (TiCl3), which is used as a catalyst in the production of polypropylene.

Quartz is the second most common mineral in the Earth’s continental crust. It is mainly composed of Silica or Silica based minerals. Although Quartz is known by a variety of names, the most important distinction between types of Quartz is that of macro-crystalline, individual crystals visible to the unaided eye, and micro-crystalline, where aggregates of crystals are only visible under high magnification. There are many forms of Quartz including Chalcedony, Amethyst, Citrine, and Carnelian which are results of mineral impurities or heat treatments.

Additional information

Weight1.00 lbs
Dimensions4.25 × 1.875 × 2.875 in

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