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Rutile

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A fine and rich example of an American classic! These unusually LUSTROUS rutile crystals, to 2.5 cm, have a deep reddish cast to them. Sometimes these rutiles are standalone, matrix-free crystals, but I really like how these are set against the matrix. Acquired by B.E. Lockhart in the 70s.

Product details

SpeciesRutile
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.9 x 6.9 x 4.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Georgia, Graves Mountain

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.
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.