Natural rutile-hematite epitaxy - Spectacular...

This extraordinary rutile-hematite epitaxy from Novo Horizonte, Brazil, impresses with its strong contrast between bright golden rutile crystals and dark, metallic-sheen hematite. The numerous elongated and finely twinned rutile crystals grow in dense bundles and radiating formations between the robust, tabular hematite crystals. Depending on the incidence of light, intense golden reflections appear, while the hematite ranges from anthracite to almost black. The three-dimensional arrangement of the crystals gives the specimen a particularly striking and sculptural effect. Mineralogically, the epitaxial intergrowth is of interest: The rutile grows crystallographically oriented on or with the hematite, thereby forming the characteristic, ordered crystal structures. Novo Horizonte in the Brazilian state of Bahia is internationally known for high-quality rutile-hematite specimens. Pieces with strong color contrast, well-formed crystals, and attractive epitaxy are accordingly sought after by mineral collectors. Metaphysically, rutile is traditionally associated with clarity and new energy, while hematite stands for grounding and stability. An expressive natural collectible with an excellent gold–black contrast and fascinating crystal architecture. Weight 14.60 ct Gem Type Rutile/Hematite Shape As Picture Size 16x15x2mm Color As Picture Origin Brazil Treatment None Hardness 7 Refractive Index 1.54-1.55 Specific Gravity 2.6 Our shipping costs are checked and acknowledged by Catawiki. We use an external shipping company that performs the final inspection, pickup, packaging, and shipping; this is what determines these shipping costs. The buyer bears all possible import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc.. See also our other items and shipping costs; saving on pickup costs.. In some of the images the stone was backlit to show you the color of the stone. For some stones we have held a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And there may be color variations, etc., since every computer, monitor, and phone may display color qualities differently.

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