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Rutile, Hematite

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These are Swiss classics utterly recognizable and distinct from anything else: gemmy, brilliant red rutile crystals grown epitaxially (oriented) on the surface of lustrous, metallic hematite blades. Ex. Bill Pinch Collection.

Product details

SpeciesRutile, Hematite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.5 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalitySwitzerland, Grisons, Cavradi gorge

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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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 Cavradi Gorge, Tujetsch, Switzerland
Cavradi Gorge, Switzerland — Rutile on hematite with red glassy needles in Alpine fissures; celebrated for crystallographic order and Swiss collecting heritage.