**Complimentary Specimens** As a gesture of appreciation only, winning lots with a final hammer price above €50 will include one small additional mineral offered entirely free of charge. —————— Description: There is something unmistakably alive about fine brucite when the light finds it, and this Pakistani specimen captures that effect with ease. The body colour sits in a bright lemon register that leans into neon, not as a flat pigment but as a glow that seems to pool inside the material, intensifying where the mass thickens and softening where the edges thin. Brucite is magnesium hydroxide, and in its purest form it can appear colourless to pale, yet the most sought after yellow examples gain their warmth from subtle trace chemistry and the way the internal micro texture scatters and diffuses light. Here, that interplay reads like sunlight held in mineral form, a concentrated radiance that turns from sharp brilliance to mellow translucence as you move the angle. The sculptural character is the second strength. Rather than presenting as a single clean crystal, the piece shows a natural botryoidal to massive build, with rounded contours and a finely textured skin that feels almost organic in appearance. Under strong illumination the surface catches highlights in small islands, while the interior remains softly luminous, creating depth without needing perfect clarity. This is precisely the kind of brucite that sells on presence, colour, and display impact, a compact specimen that performs beautifully in hand and even better on a dark background where its saturation becomes the focal point. Specifications: • Weight: 2.99 g • Weight in carats: 14.95 ct • Dimensions: 17 x 15 x 15 mm • Origin: Balochistan Province, Pakistan • Mineral: Brucite • Chemical formula: Mg(OH)2 • Colour: Vivid lemon yellow with a neon yellow green cast • Colour zoning: Soft natural tonal variation due to thickness and internal structure • Transparency: Translucent • Lustre: Waxy to silky • Crystal habit: Botryoidal to massive aggregate with naturally rounded relief • Surface texture: Finely granular with gentle micro undulations • Condition: Natural, unpolished, untreated Notable Points: • Natural brucite specimen with vivid lemon yellow to yellow green colouration • Originating from classic brucite producing deposits of Balochistan Province, Pakistan • Colour intensity caused by iron impurities incorporated during crystal growth • Massive habit with rounded, compact morphology typical of Pakistani brucite • Distinct granular surface texture with softly undulating micro relief • Satin to waxy lustre enhancing colour saturation under directional light • Semi translucent body allowing light diffusion rather than sharp transmission • Visible internal density variations reflecting non uniform crystal aggregation • Naturally formed without polishing, stabilisation or surface enhancement • Strong visual presence despite modest size due to chromatic dominance • Structurally fragile material characteristic of magnesium hydroxide minerals • Representative specimen illustrating brucite’s aesthetic rather than crystallographic appeal Collector’s Interest: This specimen appeals primarily to collectors of aesthetic minerals rather than crystallographic purists. Brucite from Pakistan has become increasingly desirable due to its saturated yellow tones and sculptural forms, qualities that are rarely achieved in this mineral species. The colour, driven by iron rich growth environments, gives the piece a visual energy that stands out immediately in a display setting. Its compact mass, soft contours and luminous surface make it an excellent representative of modern Pakistani mineral output, well suited for thematic collections focused on colour minerals, unusual hydroxides, or regional mineralogy from South Asia. Lapidary Potential: Brucite is not suitable for traditional lapidary work due to its low hardness, perfect cleavage and structural fragility. Any cutting or polishing would compromise the integrity of the material and result in surface degradation. The true value of this specimen lies in its natural form, colour and texture, which are best preserved as a collector mineral rather than altered for jewellery or cabochon purposes. ————— Shipping and Handling: All orders are shipped by Portuguese National Post. • Dispatch time: within 1 to 3 business days after payment confirmation to Catawiki • Transit time with CTT service: between 5 to 7 business days within europe and worldwide, depending on destination national post. • A tracking number is always provided Photography and transparency: All photographs are taken under controlled lighting conditions using a macro lens, carefully selected to present each specimen as accurately as possible. No filters, colour enhancement, or artificial saturation are applied. The lighting setup uses a calibrated 5500K light source, replicating neutral daylight to reveal natural tones, surface features, and internal characteristics. Under warmer or weaker indoor lighting, colours may appear slightly different, which is normal. The purpose of this photographic process is documentation and representation, not visual enhancement. Images are intended to reflect the specimen faithfully as it appears under balanced natural light conditions. Identification and ethics: All specimens offered are natural and described to the best of our knowledge, based on direct sourcing, professional experience, and information provided by trusted suppliers working at the origin. Every effort is made to ensure transparency and accuracy regarding identification, locality, and general characteristics, avoiding misleading statements about treatment, provenance, or nature. Customs and import taxes: Any customs duties, import fees, or local taxes applied by the destination country are entirely the responsibility of the winning bidder. 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