1.6" Golden Crystal Needles of RUTILE Growing from ShinyHEMATITE Brazil for sale

  • $350.00
  • Mineral: Rutile
  • Product Code: EB0717RUTH4
  • Availability: In Stock

On this specimen the needle-like crystals of rutile are brilliant yellow with golden reflections. They have grown epitaxially on tabular hematite, which has a gunmetal luster. The acicular rutile radiates outward in three groups from the center of platy hematite. This is a fine example of the stunning rutile crystals that have been coming out of Brazil in the last frew years, with no discernable damage.

Specifications
Location Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil
Size 1.6" x 1.5" x 0.5"
Suggested Stand A clear acrylic display box comes free with this specimen.