AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from California > Rutile |
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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