AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from California > Rutile in Pyrophyllite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 36948 |
Mineral: | Rutile in Pyrophyllite |
Locality: | Champion Mine, 6 km WSW of White Mountain Peak, White Mountains, Mono County, California |
Description: | Two lustrous red-black rutile crystals up to 15 mm across in tan-colored pyrophyllite crystal matrix with a partial rutile crystal on the edge. The rutile crystals have smooth, lustrous crystal faces and are partially translucent in the outer layers. Ex. N. Dawson collection |
Overall Size: | 4x3.5x3.5 cm |
Crystals: | 10-15 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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