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Rutile (twinned crystals) from Hiddenite, Alexander County, North Carolina

 
Rutile (twinned crystals) from Hiddenite, Alexander County, North Carolina

DESCRIPTION:No. 71094
Mineral:Rutile (twinned crystals)
Locality:Hiddenite, Alexander County, North Carolina
Description:V-twinned lustrous translucent dark-red rutile crystals. The rutile crystals are twinned at 60° angles and show red translucency when illuminated from the rear. Ex. Robert Drayer collection, collected ca. 1945
Overall Size:8x8x1 mm
Crystals:1-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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