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Hematite & Rutile

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Hematite & Rutile

With Antique Label
Classic Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Cavradi Gorge, Curnera Valley, Tujetsch, Surselva Region, Grisons, Switzerland
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.2 × 3.9 × 3.9 cm
Description

A fine cluster of metallic lustrous blades of Hematite, accompanied by reddish and highly lustrous Rutile, nicely exposed on a matrix of crystallized Quartz. Both species are well developed and sharp edged,- the Hematite features an excellent striation as well. There is a small fissure along the contact of the Hematite with the Quartz, what is an indicator (for me) that the specimen could be repaired. Anyway a superb Cavradi specimen in the way you want to have it.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Hematite

Formula: 
Fe2O3
Strunz: 
4.CB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
5.0 - 6.0

Rutile

Formula: 
TiO2
Strunz: 
4.DB.05
Crystal System: 
Tetragonal - Ditetragonal Dipyramidal
Hardness: 
6.0 - 6.5
Type Locality: 
Rutile locality, Horcajuelo de la Sierra, Madrid, Spain
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