Rutile on Muscovite.
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Rist Mine, Hiddenite, Alexander Co., North Carolina
- Minerals
- Rutile, Muscovite
- Dimensions
- 4.7 x 3.5 x 3.0 cm
- Size class
- Miniature
- SID
- SM755
Deep red color Rutile crystals in and on flat, lamellar Muscovite crystals. The Rutile crystals are nearly
black with the largest single crystal measuring 1.3cm in length. Old collection painted on label still remains on the bottom.