Rutile on Hematite
$200.00
Item number:
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Rutile on Hematite From Zagi Mountains KPK Province Pakistan
Rutile on hematite from the Zagi Mountains in Pakistan's KPK Province forms highly coveted mineral specimens. These pieces typically feature sharp, golden-red rutile crystals or sprays beautifully contrasting against dark, lustrous "iron rose" hematite clusters. They are prized by collectors for their striking aesthetic appeal.
Key Characteristics
- Rutile: Often occurs as needle-like (acicular) crystals or complex scepter-like sprays. Colors range from deep red to golden yellow.
- Hematite: Commonly displays the classic, tabular "iron rose" crystal habit, forming metallic, dark grey to black flower-like clusters.
- Zagi Mountains Geological Context: Located near Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), this area is an alkaline igneous complex famous for producing incredibly diverse rare-earth and silicate minerals.
Specimen Sourcing and Valuation
- Availability: Frequently sold by specialty mineral and ourglobal online store Dig-It-Mining.com