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Rutile, Hematite, Quartz

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Rutile with hematite on quartz, 8 cm, from the Ibitiara mine, Bahia State, Brazil. Jeff Scovil photo.

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SpeciesRutile, Quartz, Hematite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityBrazil, Bahia, Ibitiara
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Private Mineral Collections In Italy page 37
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Tiziano Bonisoli

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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 Ibitiara
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Locality guide
Ibitiara
Ibitiara, Brazil: Bahia locality famed for rutilated quartz and rutile-on-hematite, featuring golden rutile sprays and hematite plates prized by collectors.