Mineral: Rutile on hematite with muscovite
Locality: Alchuri, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan
Dimensions: 6 x 4.5 x 1.5 cm

Description: Hematite with epitaxial rutile running perfectly parallel to its three crystallographic basal axes

All pictures, text, design © Forum FMF 2006-2024