Name RUTIL
Variety RUTILE
Origin Lincoln Co
USA
Hardness 6 - 6,5
Composition TiO2
Crystaline sys. TETRAGONAL
Size   16 x 12 x 8 cm
Weight 2.785 g




Description:
Rutile stars in some of the most spectacular inclusions in the mineral kingdom, such as in ruby, star sapphire, rutile quartz and others. It should be pointed out that it was in this mineral where titanium was discovered. It is not unusual to find good-sized specimens, but this one shows some special features which make it unique.


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RUTIL



VARIETY RUTILE