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Rutile from Merelani Hills, Manyara Region, Tanzania
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Loose lustrous terminated crystal grouping of rutile. In good condition.The Merelani Hills in Simanjiro, Manyara, Tanzania, form a renowned mineral district that was discovered in 1967 and remains actively mined today rather than having a fixed closing date. Geologically, the area is situated within the Mozambique Belt and consists of a narrow sequence of Proterozoic graphite-rich gneisses, schists, marbles, and calc-silicate rocks that underwent high-grade metamorphism and subsequent structural deformation during the East African Orogeny. This unique environment supports various accessory minerals, including occasional occurrences of accessory rutile within the complex metamorphic rock assemblage.
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SpeciesRutile
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.2 x 1.1 x 0.8 cm
Added on09/22/2026
LocalityTanzania, Manyara Region, Merelani Hills
Current owner
Unknown Owner
- Acquired
- Oct 2026
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Weinrich Minerals | Not disclosed |
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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.Regional guide
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