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Photo by Anton Watzl, Sr.

Rutile, Pyrophyllite

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Richard A. Kosnar
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Rutile crystal on pyrophyllite matrix, 8 cm, from Graves Mountain, Lincoln County, Georgia, with a label from Richard A. Kosnar (1946–2007). Gerl Collection, Anton Watzl, Sr. photo.

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SpeciesRutile, Pyrophyllite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, Georgia, Graves Mountain
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record 56 2 page 215

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Rutile
Mineral guide
Learn about Rutile
sharp tetragonal prisms with mirror luster, diverse twinning, and rutilated quartz; prized for sculptural form, color variety, and display value.
Rutile
Regional guide
Rutile from Graves Mountain, Georgia, USA
Graves Mountain rutile — Georgia’s renowned locality for large dark red-brown to black twin prisms with mirror luster, prized by collectors for size and form.