Rutile

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Rutile, 2.1 cm, from Magnet Cove, Hot Spring County, Arkansas. Ex collections of the Natural History Museum (London) and David Crawford; Jeff Scovil photo.

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SpeciesRutile
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.1 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 159
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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—David CrawfordNot disclosed
—Natural History Museum (London)Not disclosed

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Rutile
Mineral guide
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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 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.