Rutile on Pyrophyllite, Mono Co., California, USA
Size: 2.2x2.0x1.9cm
Species: Rutile on Pyrophyllite
Locality: Mono Co., California, USA
Description: A single perfectly sharp rutile crystal sitting on top of a yellowish golden pyrophyllite matrix. This California locality has long since stopped producing new specimens. Now the only way to obtain a quality specimen from this famous mine is to find one that comes up in an old collection. The largest crystal measures 1.1cm top to bottom.
Size: 2.2x2.0x1.9cm
Species: Rutile on Pyrophyllite
Locality: Mono Co., California, USA
Description: A single perfectly sharp rutile crystal sitting on top of a yellowish golden pyrophyllite matrix. This California locality has long since stopped producing new specimens. Now the only way to obtain a quality specimen from this famous mine is to find one that comes up in an old collection. The largest crystal measures 1.1cm top to bottom.
Size: 2.2x2.0x1.9cm
Species: Rutile on Pyrophyllite
Locality: Mono Co., California, USA
Description: A single perfectly sharp rutile crystal sitting on top of a yellowish golden pyrophyllite matrix. This California locality has long since stopped producing new specimens. Now the only way to obtain a quality specimen from this famous mine is to find one that comes up in an old collection. The largest crystal measures 1.1cm top to bottom.
