Rutile on Cr-bearing Chlinochlore - image 1
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Rutile on Cr-bearing Chlinochlore

Fluffy, golden rutile crystals with minor calcite on Cr-bearing Chlinochlore. Such a great contrast! Not easy to find intact specimens with good coverage.

Product details

SpeciesRutile, Chromium-bearing Clinochlore, Calcite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 4.9 x 2.9 cm
Added on06/28/2026
LocalityRussia, Perm Krai, Saranovskii Mine
Current owner
Matthew Parshchikov
Matthew Parshchikov
Cologne, Germany
2 for sale·Member since 2025

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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 Saranovskii Mine
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Locality guide
Saranovskii Mine
Saranovskii Mine, Russia — classic Urals chromium locality and the type locality for uvarovite; green crystals on dark chromite, prized for sparkle and rarity.