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Rutile var. Knee-twin from Lynchburg area, Campbell County, Virginia

 
Rutile var. Knee-twin from Lynchburg area, Campbell County, Virginia

Rutile var. Knee-twin from Lynchburg area, Campbell County, Virginia

DESCRIPTION:No. 33711
Mineral:Rutile var. Knee-twin
Locality:Lynchburg area, Campbell County, Virginia
Description:Cluster of knee-twin rutile crystal showing classic 60 degree bends in two different planes. The cluster is complete front and rear with no significant damage though the edges are rounded due to alluvial action. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #112; Ex. Barbour H. Flewellen collection.
Overall Size:27x27x15 mm
Crystals:5-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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