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Rutile from Christiana, Chester County, Pennsylvania

 
Rutile from Christiana, Chester County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 20640
Mineral:Rutile
Locality:Christiana, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Description:Single rutile crystal found over a hundred years ago in a farmers field in the Pennsylvania Dutch county. The crystal had eroded from the country rock and was found loose in soul (note the rounded edges due to alluvial wear). Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:12x12x6 mm
Crystals:12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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