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Star Rutile - Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil - Thumbnail n°186

€75.00

Tax included

The piece features a spectacular star-shaped arrangement of numerous golden-brown rutile needles—extremely fine and lustrous—radiating from a center composed of small hematite crystals.

The needles, which are particularly delicate, form several bundles that give the specimen a remarkable three-dimensional appearance. Their metallic luster and golden hues are especially striking when viewed under light.

The specimen is free-standing, without matrix, allowing its structure to be appreciated from all angles.

1.8 × 1.5 cm

Highlights of this specimen:

- Spectacular star-shaped rutile formation.
- Numerous extremely fine rutile needles.
- Golden-brown hue and metallic luster.
- Natural epitaxial rutile-hematite association.
- Free-standing specimen, without matrix.

For your information:

Rutile and hematite can form epitaxial crystals, meaning that the rutile crystals grow in a crystallographic orientation determined by the hematite. Free-standing star formations, without quartz or matrix, are rare and particularly sought after by collectors.