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Rutile (complexly-twinned crystals) from Victoria da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil

 
Rutile (complexly-twinned crystals) from Victoria da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil

Rutile (complexly-twinned crystals) from Victoria da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 62573
Mineral:Rutile (complexly-twinned crystals)
Locality:Victoria da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil
Description:Striated translucent dark red-black rutile crystals that are repeatedly twinned at 120° angles in the habit known as a Knee Twin because they resemble the bent knee joint.
Overall Size:6.5x5x4 cm
Crystals:15-65 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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