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Rutile from Harlem Ship Canal excavation, norther Manhattan Island, New York City, New York County, New York

 
Rutile from Harlem Ship Canal excavation, norther Manhattan Island, New York City, New York County, New York

Rutile from Harlem Ship Canal excavation, norther Manhattan Island, New York City, New York County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 371
Mineral:Rutile
Locality:Harlem Ship Canal excavation, norther Manhattan Island, New York City, New York County, New York
Description:Terminated prismatic dark red-brown rutile crystals with no matrix. The rutile crystal exhibits red translucency with strong illumination from the rear. Personally collected in 1998 from excavated rock used as landfill in Inwood Park
Overall Size:12x3x2 mm
Crystals:12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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