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Rutile (twinned crystals) in Pyrophyllite from Champion Mine, 6 km WSW of White Mountain Peak, White Mountains, Mono County, California

 
Rutile (twinned crystals) in Pyrophyllite from Champion Mine, 6 km WSW of White Mountain Peak, White Mountains, Mono County, California

Rutile (twinned crystals) in Pyrophyllite from Champion Mine, 6 km WSW of White Mountain Peak, White Mountains, Mono County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 36776
Mineral:Rutile (twinned crystals) in Pyrophyllite
Locality:Champion Mine, 6 km WSW of White Mountain Peak, White Mountains, Mono County, California
Description:Twinned crystals of dark metallic rutile in light pyrophyllite matrix. The rutile crystals have lustrous faces and the twin plan is visible running through the top surfaces.
Overall Size:3x2x2 cm
Crystals:1-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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