Mineral: Rutile with Hematite
Locality: Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Northeast Region, Brazil
Dimensions: 33,0 x 16,0 x 10,0 cm
Description: Main crystal size: 2,0 cm
Yellow needles in epitaxial growth on hematite tablets (maximum size 4.6cm) on a plate of tuff, with the terminations of some needles covered with quartz
MIM number 1022
Photographer: Augustin de Valence (Aïnu)
All pictures, text, design © Forum FMF 2006-2024