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Rutile, Hematite, rutilated Quartz

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Rutile sixling with hematite and rutilated quartz, 8.8 cm, from Araial Velho, Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil. Tom Spann photo.

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SpeciesRutile, Quartz, Hematite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.8 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityBrazil, Bahia, Novo Horizonte
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 240
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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 Novo Horizonte
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Locality guide
Novo Horizonte
Novo Horizonte, Brazil - a classic locality for golden rutile in hydrothermal quartz, epitaxial on hematite with starbursts, plus rare-earth associations.