RUTILE var. SAGENITE (OF SAUSSURE)


Specimen: #21097
Locality: Cavradi gorge, Curnera Valley, Tujetsch, Vorderrhein Valley, Grischun, Switzerland
Size: 21mm x 17mm x 1mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

A gorgeous specimen of rutile var. sagenite (of saussure) plate decorated with rutile needle crystals from the famous Cavradi gorge, Switzerland. Sagenite variety presents crystals crossing at the same angles, so they form a mesh-like network. They form a dense, thin plate with a straw color. Some rutile needle crystals extend over, forming an attractive trident. In very good condition – some small damages. On acrylic base.

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RUTILE var. SAGENITE (OF SAUSSURE)

RUTILE var. SAGENITE (OF SAUSSURE)

RUTILE var. SAGENITE (OF SAUSSURE)

RUTILE var. SAGENITE (OF SAUSSURE)