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Rutile from Champion Mine, 6 km WSW of White Mountain Peak, White Mountains, Mono County, California

 
Rutile from Champion Mine, 6 km WSW of White Mountain Peak, White Mountains, Mono County, California

Rutile from Champion Mine, 6 km WSW of White Mountain Peak, White Mountains, Mono County, California

Rutile from Champion Mine, 6 km WSW of White Mountain Peak, White Mountains, Mono County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 42862
Mineral:Rutile
Locality:Champion Mine, 6 km WSW of White Mountain Peak, White Mountains, Mono County, California
Description:Excellent crystal of red-black rutile crystal on tan-colored matrix. The rutile crystal termination is well developed and indicated internal twinning. One corner is cleaved. Internally the rutile crystal shows good red translucency. Ex. George Croad collection, originally acquired in 1969
Overall Size:4.5x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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