Gorb in the Binntal in Switzerland is a classical place for Anatase. Not only because the biggest Anatase crystal (5 cm) known was found here, but also for the colour and shape of the Anatases.
Gorb, Binntal (22-07-2009)
Colour
The colour of the Anatase from Gorb can vary from dark brown, brown, yellow to nearly colorless.
A dark brown Anatase (found 19-07-2010). Image width 4 mm.
Anatase (found 19-07-2010). Image width 5 mm.
An nearly colorless Anatase with dark edges (found 22-07-2009). Image heigth 5 mm.
Shape
The shape of the crystals can vary too.
... (found 22-07-2008). Image heigth 5 mm.
A perfect 3 mm Anatase (found 22-07-2008). Image width 4 mm.
Nice brown Prismatic Anatase (found 22-07-2009). Image width 7 mm.
A 6 mm Anatase (found 17-07-2007). Image width 11 mm.
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