An amazing new find at Tucson 2020 was large, acicular Rutile with a golden yellow color from Ibiajara, Bahia, Brazil. These golden yellow Rutile have been coming out from Brazil for many years, often associated with Hematite or included with Quartz, but never have the Rutile crystals been this large and impressive.
The crystals formed hairy, fragile acicular crystals often in six-pointed stars associated with Hematite, and were found at the Miner's Lunchbox room at the Tucson Mineral City Show. Miner's lunchbox featured more of these fascinating specimens at the Main Show as well. It is truly impressive how they were able to transport these minerals from the source around the globe to Tucson.
Acicular Rutile Crystals from Ibiajara, Bahia, Brazil
Miner's Lunchbox
Acicular Rutile Crystals from Ibiajara, Bahia, Brazil
Miner's Lunchbox
Acicular Rutile Crystals from Ibiajara, Bahia, Brazil
Miner's Lunchbox
Acicular Rutile Crystals from Ibiajara, Bahia, Brazil
Miner's Lunchbox
Acicular Rutile Crystals from Ibiajara, Bahia, Brazil
Miner's Lunchbox
