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Rutile

Rutile crystal, 2.9 cm, from Parkesburg, Chester County, Pennsylvania; collected in the middle 1800s. László Kupi photo.

Product details

SpeciesRutile
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.9 cm
Added on03/26/2026
LocalityUSA, Pennsylvania
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record The Kevin Brown Collection page 75
Current owner
Kevin Brown
Kevin Brown
Parker, TX
Member since 2026

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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 Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania
diverse Appalachian minerals—from pyromorphite to magnetite—historic mines and classic specimens prized by collectors.