DESCRIPTION: An elegant blade of titanite from the Skardu region of Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan, combining a slender profile with layered green colour and intricate internal detail. Its broad faces taper towards the ends, creating a distinctive leaflike silhouette whose character changes appreciably between frontal and oblique views. The colour ranges in appearance from subdued olive green to luminous yellowish green as the illumination changes. Under reflected light, the deeper olive tones lend the specimen a restrained richness, while transmitted illumination reveals brighter passages through the thinner body. This contrast allows both the outline and the internal features to be appreciated without either dominating the composition. One of the most engaging details is the network of fine, dark, needlelike inclusions visible within the crystal. Some intersect at oblique angles, whilst others form loose groups of nearly parallel lines. Their delicate outlines stand against the translucent green body, adding depth and providing a compelling subject for close examination. The surface offers an equally varied interplay of light. Broad reflective areas alternate with finely textured patches, irregular contours and intersecting linear features. As the viewing angle changes, bright highlights travel across the faces, emphasising the distinction between the broad blade and its narrower edge. Cream coloured mineral remnants remain attached along portions of one margin and the upper area. These pale accents create a pleasing contrast with the green titanite and contribute to the specimen’s individual mineralogical character. Taken together, the blade form, responsive green colour, visible inclusions and contrasting mineral attachments give this specimen an appeal that rewards examination from several perspectives. SPECIFICATIONS: • Weight: 0.55 g • Weight in carats: 2.75 ct • Dimensions: 14 × 9 × 3.5 mm • Origin: Skardu region, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan • Mineral species: Titanite • Crystal habit: Flattened blade with a tapered, leaflike outline • Colour: Olive green to yellowish green • Transparency: Translucent with locally clearer areas • Lustre: Vitreous, with bright reflections across the broader faces • Surface features: Reflective faces, fine textural detail and irregular natural contours • Internal features: Fine dark needlelike inclusions and intersecting reflective planes • Associated material: Localised cream coloured mineral attachments • Presentation: Crystal supported upright by white mounting putty in the photographs NOTABLE POINTS: • Distinctive Blade Form The broad, flattened body and tapered outline create an elegant silhouette, particularly expressive when viewed obliquely. • Refined Green Colour Olive tones give way to brighter yellowish green passages under transmitted illumination. • Intricate Internal Detail Fine dark inclusions form intersecting lines and delicate groups within the translucent body. • Contrasting Mineral Attachments Cream coloured remnants along the crystal margin provide a subtle contrast in both colour and texture. • Expressive Surface Reflections Changes in orientation bring different faces and textured areas into prominence. • Skardu Region Provenance The supplied locality places the specimen in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. COLLECTOR’S INTEREST: This titanite brings together several complementary features: a recognisable blade form, attractive green colour, visible internal inclusions and remnants of associated material. Its appeal lies in the relationship between these details rather than in colour alone. The broad face offers an inviting view into the crystal, whilst the narrower profile reveals its flattened proportions. For a collector who values morphology and internal features alongside visual presentation, it is a specimen with a distinct and engaging identity. LAPIDARY POTENTIAL: The specimen’s strongest appeal lies in its existing crystal form and the inclusion patterns visible through its broad faces. Any proposed cutting would require direct examination of the internal structure and usable material. Preserving the blade retains the outline, surface character and mineral attachments that distinguish this piece. ——————— Shipping and Handling: All orders are shipped by Portuguese National Post and UPS. • Dispatch time: within 1 to 3 business days after payment confirmation to Catawiki • Transit time service: between 2 to 5 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. 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