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Rutile after Brookite

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Rutile after brookite, 4.4 cm, from Magnet Cove, Hot Springs County, Arkansas. Ex American Museum of Natural History collection, ex collection of Clarence S. Bement (1843–1923).

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SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.4 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collection University Of Delaware page 78
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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Clarence S. BementNot disclosed
—American Museum of Natural HistoryNot disclosed

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Rutile
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sharp tetragonal prisms with mirror luster, diverse twinning, and rutilated quartz; prized for sculptural form, color variety, and display value.
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Rutile from Magnet Cove
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Locality guide
Magnet Cove
Magnet Cove, USA - classic American locality known for titanium-rich minerals (brookite, rutile, perovskite); striking crystals on quartz attract collectors.