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Rutile from Hiddenite, Alexander County, North Carolina

 
Rutile from Hiddenite, Alexander County, North Carolina

Rutile from Hiddenite, Alexander County, North Carolina

DESCRIPTION:No. 28924
Mineral:Rutile
Locality:Hiddenite, Alexander County, North Carolina
Description:Old-time specimen of dark red rutile crystal with termination composed of many complex, parallel faces. The crystal edges are worn, typical from this location where the crystals are found loose in soil, the remnants of decomposed rock.
Overall Size:3.5x3x2 cm
Crystals:3.5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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