Rutile

Rutile with epitaxial hematite

Origin: Tetikana, Ambatofinandrahana, Madagascar

Sample size: 2.4 x 1.2 x 0.7 cm (top/2nd row), 1.7 x 1.6 x 0.4 cm (3rd/4th row), 1.6 x 0.5 x 0.7 cm (5th/bottom row)

Photo courtesy of:

John Veevaert, Trinity Mineral Co

Rutile pseudomorph after brookite

Origin: Magnet Cove, Hot Spring Co., Arkansas, U.S.A.

Sample size: 25 x 24 x 14 mm

Photo courtesy of:

Dan Weinrich

Rutile epitaxial on hematite

Origin: Ibitiara, Bahia, Brazil

Sample size: 5.9 x 3.7 x 1.1 cm

Rutile twin on matrix

Origin: Graves Mountain, Lincoln Co., Georgia, U.S.A.

Ex. Tom Gressman collection

Sample size: 5.1 x 4.9 x 4.1 cm

Photo courtesy of:

Rob Lavinsky

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