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Rutile

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Locality: Dom Bosco Mine, Dom Bosco (old Hargreaves), Ouro Preto, Iron Quadrangle, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Note: The mineral species Rutile is not listed in our database for this locality. This specimen may be misidentified or the mindat list of minerals at this locality may be incomplete.

Doubly terminated Rutile from Dom Bosco, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais

Doubly terminated and complete in all sides, gemmy red (when viewed with strong light from the rear), Rutile. Its elongated form is pretty unusual as well. This kind of Rutile is no longer present on the market.

Size:6.2 x 0.3 x 0.3 cm

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Photo added: 10th Apr 2006

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