Rutile (Var: Ilmenorutile)
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An excellent thumbnail containing two complex, lustrous crystals with fine intergrown habit and terrific aesthetics. These were collected in the Sierras between 1969 and 1972 by Bob Raduenz, one of the finest and most knowledgeable field collectors in the country.
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SpeciesRutile
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.9 x 1.5 x 1.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, California, Lone Pine
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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