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Rutile

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A mesmerizing, highly lustrous, deep wine-red cluster of reticulated rutile needles from Diamantina, Brazil. This very aesthetic, chatoyant specimen is of single crystal thickness and came from a small find a few years ago.

Product details

SpeciesRutile
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 x 3.6 x 0.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Rutile
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
Rutile from Diamantina
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