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Rutile (twinned crystals) from Magnet Cove, Hot Spring County, Arkansas

 
Rutile (twinned crystals) from Magnet Cove, Hot Spring County, Arkansas

Rutile (twinned crystals) from Magnet Cove, Hot Spring County, Arkansas

Rutile (twinned crystals) from Magnet Cove, Hot Spring County, Arkansas

DESCRIPTION:No. 35862
Mineral:Rutile (twinned crystals)
Locality:Magnet Cove, Hot Spring County, Arkansas
Description:Large crystals of dark sub-metallic rutile with striated crystal faces. Careful examination reveals that there are two twinned crystals with poorly formed re-entrant faces on the top. The crystals are large for rutile from this famous locality. Ex. John A. Manley (1861-1936) ca. 1890s
Overall Size:4.5x3x2 cm
Crystals:3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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