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Quartz with Rutile inclusions (Rutilated Quartz) from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil

 
Quartz with Rutile inclusions (Rutilated Quartz) from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil

Quartz with Rutile inclusions (Rutilated Quartz) from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil

Quartz with Rutile inclusions (Rutilated Quartz) from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 50937
Mineral:Quartz with Rutile inclusions (Rutilated Quartz)
Locality:Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil
Description:Transparent quartz crystal, variety citrine, with long needle-like golden rutile crystals to 20 mm running through the quartz. All faces of the quartz crystal were skillfully polished on a flat lap to increase the visibility of the rutile inclusions. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection
Overall Size:4.5x4x3 cm
Crystals:5-45 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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