Xenotime With Rutile
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This is a large, well-formed crystal of the rare earth yittrium phosphate, xenotime. The crystal exhibits superb luster along with minor translucence. The color is a rich, dark, golden brown with shimmering iridescence due in part to subsurface inclusions of rutile. The crystal is huge and robust for this locality and style. It is from a small find of the early 2000's and was formerly in the noted collection of rarities specialist Paul Stahl of Mannheim.
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| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/2025 | Unknown Owner | $4,500.00 |
| — | 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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