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Rutile and Ilmenite from R. P. Taylor Quarry, Roseland, Nelson County, Virginia

 
Rutile and Ilmenite from R. P. Taylor Quarry, Roseland, Nelson County, Virginia

Rutile and Ilmenite from R. P. Taylor Quarry, Roseland, Nelson County, Virginia

DESCRIPTION:No. 33713
Mineral:Rutile and Ilmenite
Locality:R. P. Taylor Quarry, Roseland, Nelson County, Virginia
Description:Titanium oxide ore containing small red grains of rutile and ilmenite in white aplite matrix from the old Taylor Pit across from the American Rutile Property in Roseland. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #114; collected by David Lipscomb in 1954
Overall Size:12x8x5 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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