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Rutile epitaxial on Hematite
- Ibitiara, Bahia, Brazil
- Small Cabinet, 6.4 x 4.4 x 4.5 cm
- Start Time: 08/04/2012 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 08/09/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A mirror-bright, stout, 4.0 x 3.6 x 1.2 cm, compound, hexagonal, hematite crystal is smartly attached to hematite crystal matrix shot through with epitaxial sprays of golden rutile blades. This showy piece displays well from eithter side, although the top edge on one side has slight bruising. Combination material of this style is uncommon from this less well-known area of Brazil.