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Rutile

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Rutile, 2.7 cm, from the Fazenda do Vado claim, Diamantina, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Illustrated in Mineral Collections in Arizona-I (2013) and in Minerals: The Collector’s Newspaper (2014). Ex Mike Bergmann, ex Frank Melanson; Mark Mauthner photo.

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SpeciesRutile
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.7 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Diamantina
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Refined Elegance page 120
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Alexander Schauss

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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Frank MelansonNot disclosed
—Mike BergmannNot 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 Diamantina
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Locality guide
Diamantina
Diamantina, Brazil — renowned locality producing detrital diamonds and quartz with rutile; prized for history, sharp crystals, and diverse suites.