Rutile var. Sagenite on Quartz
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Sagenite is an unusual variety of Rutile (titanium dioxide) where the crystals are repeatedly twinned in a net-like pattern. It is most often encountered along joint surfaces or fractures in Quartz where the Rutile crystals are trapped in a 2-dimensional grid. This small cabinet specimen from Turbe Alp (Turben Alp) in the Binn Valley, Wallis (Valais), Switzerland presents the Sagenite variety of Rutile extremely well across a 5 x 3.5 cm surface area. The Rutile is a rich orange-brown with a fine silky lustre contrasting with the white to colourless Quartz matrix.
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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.3 x 5.1 x 8.2 cm
Added on03/05/2025
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| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/2025 | Unknown Owner | $650.00 |
| — | Crystal Classics | 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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