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Rutile (twinned crystals) from Graves Mountain, 19.5 km east of Washington, Lincoln County, Georgia

 
Rutile (twinned crystals) from Graves Mountain, 19.5 km east of Washington, Lincoln County, Georgia

Rutile (twinned crystals) from Graves Mountain, 19.5 km east of Washington, Lincoln County, Georgia

Rutile (twinned crystals) from Graves Mountain, 19.5 km east of Washington, Lincoln County, Georgia

DESCRIPTION:No. 51561
Mineral:Rutile (twinned crystals)
Locality:Graves Mountain, 19.5 km east of Washington, Lincoln County, Georgia
Description:Lustrous red-black rutile crystals twinned through the center with distinct twin plane visible. The rutile crystal surfaces have complex crystallization patterns throughout. The rutile appears metallic, but is actually translucent red. Ex. Larry Krause (1945-2010) collection
Overall Size:3.5x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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