Mineral Specimen #6803 Rutile Epitaxial Growth on Hematite
Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil
4 x 3.1 x 2.6 cm
1.6 x 1.2 x 1 in
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A stack of thin Hematite crystals with outwardly growing, epitaxial Rutile crystals around the edges. The Hematite crystals are nearly black in color with a metallic luster and are aligned in various directions. The Rutile crystals have a high metallic luster and are a rick golden color. The specimen has been artfully mounter by Luiz Menezes on an acrylic base with a post in the back to prop it up. The specimen has been mounted with tack and can easily be unmounted if desired.
Condition: Good
Flaws: Likely not all of the Rutile crystals are terminated. Also, the topmost Hematite crystal is incomplete.
This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From Brazil | Oxides and Hydroxides | Minerals Priced Between 50 and 99 Dollars
This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From Brazil | Oxides and Hydroxides | Minerals Priced Between 50 and 99 Dollars