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Rutile
(Var:
Strüverite
)
Rutile
(Var:
Strüverite
) :
(Ti,Ta,Fe)O
2
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Ialamitana, Sahanivotry Commune, Antsirabé 2 District, Vakinankaratra Region (Betafo - Antsirabé region), Antananarivo Province, Madagascar
Sharp, terminated sub-parallel crystals; 2.6x1x.6cm; I measured this specimen's specific gravity and obtained a reading of 5.2, putting it in the struverite end of the series. Ilmenorutile is usually around 4.3-4.6. Collection of Rudy Bolona.
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