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Rutile (Twinned)

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A sharp penetration-twinned rutile crystal that dominates a natural pedestal of matrix (limonite). This is lustrous as could be, metallic in not just luster but somehow in its overall form as well. It is complete all around save for one contact on the back or a left side depending on how you display it.The piece has a slight red sheen to it, that when strongly lit is obviously more apparent (rightmost photo) although not how it looks in a normal case with normal lighting (leftmost photo) .For the size and price range in particular, this is a superior specimen quality!

Product details

SpeciesRutile
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.8 x 4.9 x 4.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024

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 Graves Mountain, Georgia, USA
Graves Mountain rutile — Georgia’s renowned locality for large dark red-brown to black twin prisms with mirror luster, prized by collectors for size and form.