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Rutile (rare occurrence) from Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia

 
Rutile (rare occurrence) from Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia

Rutile (rare occurrence) from Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia

Rutile (rare occurrence) from Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia

Rutile (rare occurrence) from Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia

Rutile (rare occurrence) from Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia

Rutile (rare occurrence) from Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia

Rutile (rare occurrence) from Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 81512
Mineral:Rutile (rare occurrence)
Locality:Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia
Description:Lustrous translucent red rutile crystals in groups of parallel crystals running through limonite-stained muscovite and quartz. Rutile specimens from the Onganja Mine were uncommon (Mindat.org only shows nine photos), and extremely difficult to obtain. From my personal collection; ex. Martin Farber collection
Overall Size:28x20x20 mm
Crystals:1-24 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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