AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from North Carolina > Rutile on Muscovite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 46240 |
Mineral: | Rutile on Muscovite |
Locality: | Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina |
Description: | Thin crystals of dark red rutile scattered throughout a cluster of greenish muscovite mica crystals. Most of the rutile crystals are partly embedded in the muscovite, though a few are freestanding in cavities, many are incomplete. Ex. Bob Holzer (1934-2009) collection |
Overall Size: | 3.5x3x1.5 cm |
Crystals: | 1-7 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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