Rutile
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A CLASSIC, OLD-TIME and showy cluster of THICK, lustrous and striated, deep wine-red rutile crystals nicely set in chlorite schist from a historic Italian locality - the Pfitsch Valley in Tyrol. The partially gemmy crystals reach 2.2 cm. Accompanied by two old labels in German. The handwritten one has an 1865 date!
Product details
SpeciesRutile
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 x 4.0 x 2.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityItaly, South Tyrol, Pfitsch Valley
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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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