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Rutile from Parkesburg, Chester County, Pennsylvania

 
Rutile from Parkesburg, Chester County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 46372
Mineral:Rutile
Locality:Parkesburg, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Description:Lustrous rutile crystal with striated prism faces and complex termination. The rutile crystal appears to be black, but is actually translucent dark-red as seen where the edges are thin. Ex. Joe Cilen (1916-1997) #19341, originally acquired from Tom Bee
Overall Size:13x11x10 mm
Crystals:13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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