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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 36777
Mineral:Rutile in Pyrophyllite
Locality:Champion Mine, 6 km WSW of White Mountain Peak, White Mountains, Mono County, California
Description:Brilliantly lustrous black rutile crystals embedded in white pyrophyllite. The crystals have mirror-like surfaces with an unusual crystal growth pattern on the top face of the largest crystal.
Overall Size:27x25x20 mm
Crystals:2-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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