Mineral: Rutile and Hematite
Locality: Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Northeast Region, Brazil
Dimensions: 40,0 x 14,0 x 11,5 cm
Description: Main crystal size: 2,3 cm
Yellow needles in epitaxial growth on hematite tablets (maximum size 6.6 cm) on a sheet of white/cream volcanic tuff
MIM number 1130
Photographer: James Elliott (FMI)
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