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Rutile in Muscovite from Bessemer City, Gaston County, North Carolina

 
Rutile in Muscovite from Bessemer City, Gaston County, North Carolina

Rutile in Muscovite from Bessemer City, Gaston County, North Carolina

DESCRIPTION:No. 20495
Mineral:Rutile in Muscovite
Locality:Bessemer City, Gaston County, North Carolina
Description:Well crystallized muscovite mica crystals up to 25 mm with translucent red crystals of rutile up to 5 mm. When illuminated from certain angles, the mica crystals show an intense green color on the edges. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:7x5x4 cm
Crystals:2-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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