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Rutile and Hematite in Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil

 
Rutile and Hematite in Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil

Rutile and Hematite in Quartz from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 29444
Mineral:Rutile and Hematite in Quartz
Locality:Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil
Description:Part of a classic hematite and rutile twinned-star formation that intersected a single crystal of smoky quartz, The golden rutile crystals run completely through the quartz, extending out the other side. Unusual. Ex. Charles Leavitt collection 4.10-2
Overall Size:65x45x35 mm
Crystals:5-35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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