Titanite

This classic Grenvillian specimen features a single, dark brown blade of titanite with an exceptional, almost mirror-like lustre and razor-sharp edges. The crystal is complete and in excellent condition, with only the slightest hint of cleavage on the base, barely noticeable. Its sharp form and high surface brilliance make it an especially striking example of the species.

The specimen comes from Gibson Rd. E, or Titanite Hill, a well-known collecting locality within the Grenville Province that has produced many fine mineral specimens over the years, including fluorapatite, fluoro-richterite, and titanite. Titanite crystals from this area are prized for their sharp crystal forms and rich coloration, and examples of this quality are difficult to obtain.

To read a first-hand account of collecting at this locality read the following articles in our field trip reports here: https://djoyceminerals.com/gibson-road-east-collecting-in-the-calcite-vein-dykes-2019/ https://djoyceminerals.com/activities/recent-activities-return-to-gibson-road-east-fall-2020/