Description
This listing features a RARE Rutile with Siderite Crystal Cluster from the mineral-rich Skardu region of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The specimen pictured is the exact one you will receive. A 1cm scale cube is included in the photo for accurate size reference – please refer to the image for full sizing.
Crystal Type & Species:
- Rutile is a titanium dioxide mineral (TiO₂), well-known for its metallic luster and slender, prismatic crystal habit, often forming in radiating clusters or needle-like inclusions.
- Siderite is an iron carbonate mineral (FeCO₃), frequently occurring as rhombohedral crystals or earthy masses. The presence of both species in one specimen is highly prized by collectors. This unique pairing showcases the metallic sheen of rutile with the earthy and lustrous contrast of siderite.
Geology: The Skardu region of northern Pakistan is renowned for its complex alpine pegmatites and metamorphic zones, which yield a wide variety of rare and aesthetic mineral specimens. Rutile in this region forms in association with quartz, feldspar, and mica, often within high-pressure metamorphic environments. Siderite may crystallise in hydrothermal veins or as alteration products in iron-rich zones, and their co-occurrence in this matrix is the result of unique geological conditions combining hydrothermal and metamorphic activity.
Scientific & Metaphysical Properties: Rutile is associated with clarity, amplification, and spiritual growth, while Siderite is thought to promote stability, emotional grounding, and mental focus. Together, they offer a combination of high vibrational energy (from rutile) and grounding support (from siderite), making this piece both powerful and balancing.
Product Notes:
- All of our Crystals are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
- Scale cube = 1cm. Please refer to the photo for full sizing.
- You will receive the exact specimen pictured – a rare and carefully selected mineral combination.
This Rutile with Siderite crystal from Skardu, Pakistan is a stunning and rare specimen, ideal for collectors, mineral enthusiasts, and metaphysical practitioners alike. Its contrasting textures and geological uniqueness make it a standout addition to any serious mineral collection.






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