Octahedral Collection

Cuprite with Minor Quartz, Gwennap, Cornwall, England
This specimen was drawn for Specimens of British Minerals, Selected from the Cabinet of Philip Rashleigh (1797, Volume 1, Plate 16)

Octahedral crystals in columns, quartz matrix
Groups of octahedral crystals forming columns in parallel position in quartz matrix. Presented by Percy Tarbutt in 1942 Date: 1942

Longevity Pagoda, Shashi, Jingzhou, China
Longevity Pagoda at Shashi a district within the main urban area of Jingzhou, Hubei province, Peoples Republic of China - built in the twenty-seventh year of Jiajin reign in the Ming Dynasty

A piece of octahedral pyrite interspersed with quartz crystals, and a piece nodular pyrite, close-up

Fluorite
6mm octahedral purple crystal on calcite collected from the Smith Vein, 1987. Green centre of the crystal does not show on film. Specimen from Carrock mine, Caldbeck, Cumbria

Iron pyrite crystal. Pyrite or iron disulphide (FeS2) is the most abundant sulphide mineral, more commonly known as fools gold

Octahedral molecular models, artwork. Each model consists of six atoms and twelve bonds, making up the vertices and edges of an eight-sided shape known as an octahedron

Soap bubbles on an octahedral frame. Bubble films always attempt to occupy the minimum surface area when stretched between two lines, and they meet other films at straight lines

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic Beauty of Octahedral: From Cuprite to Diamond" Delicate and captivating, this Cuprite specimen from Gwennap, Cornwall, England showcases octahedral crystals nestled amidst a quartz matrix. Witness the mesmerizing sight crystals arranged in columns within a quartz matrix - nature's architectural masterpiece. The Longevity Pagoda in Shashi, Jingzhou, China stands tall with its intricate design resembling stacked octahedrons - a symbol of strength and longevity. A close-up reveals the stunning contrast between an octahedral pyrite adorned with sparkling quartz crystals and a nodular pyrite piece - both showcasing nature's artistic flair. Behold the brilliance of a diamond crystal - an exquisite example of perfect symmetry in its iconic octahedral shape. Fluorite never fails to impress with its vibrant hues and distinct octahedral formations that captivate collectors worldwide. 7-12. Marvel at the gleaming beauty of iron pyrite crystals displaying their characteristic cubic form; each one unique yet sharing the commonality of being shaped like an octahedron – truly nature's golden treasure. Intriguingly diverse yet unified by their distinctive shape, these glimpses into the world of "octahedral" reveal Mother Nature's ability to create breathtaking wonders across continents and minerals alike.