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Rutile on Smoky Quartz from Hiddenite District, Alexander County, North Carolina

 
Rutile on Smoky Quartz from Hiddenite District, Alexander County, North Carolina

Rutile on Smoky Quartz from Hiddenite District, Alexander County, North Carolina

Rutile on Smoky Quartz from Hiddenite District, Alexander County, North Carolina

DESCRIPTION:No. 34679
Mineral:Rutile on Smoky Quartz
Locality:Hiddenite District, Alexander County, North Carolina
Description:Transparent smoky quartz crystals with tapering, Tessin-habit. On the rear surface of the quartz are several transparent red rutile microcrystals. Ex. John A. Manley (1861-1936) ca. 1890s
Overall Size:4x3x1.5 cm
Crystals:.2-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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