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Rutile epitaxial on Hematite (rare matrix piece)
- Novo Horizonte, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Small Cabinet, 7.4 x 5.4 x 2.4 cm
- Start Time: 05/03/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/13/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Starbursts of amazingly lustrous, golden rutile needles epitaxial on mirror-bright, black hematite crystals from a recent find at Novo Horizonte, Brazil make for a striking and aesthetic specimen. The tiered, 3-dimensional nature of the starbursts really adds character to this fine piece. This is a rare one, as the starbursts are attached to a bit of matrix. They are nearly always popped off of the matrix or are near floaters.