Rutile Specimen - Height: 57 mm - Width: 55 mm - 71 g - (1)
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Rutile meteorite specimen from Skardu, Pakistan, displaying fine acicular crystals in a light mineral matrix, weighing 71 g and measuring 57 by 55 by 17 mm.
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## Natural Rutile Crystal Specimen from Skardu, Pakistan
A beautiful and distinctive natural **rutile specimen from the Skardu region of Pakistan**, displaying an impressive concentration of fine acicular rutile crystals across a light-coloured mineral matrix.
The specimen features numerous delicate, needle-like rutile crystals in **dark metallic black, reddish-brown and coppery tones**, creating an attractive radiating and intergrown pattern. A prominent elongated rutile crystal rises from the centre of the specimen and provides an excellent focal point.
The dense distribution of fine rutile needles gives the specimen a highly aesthetic and three-dimensional appearance, with excellent contrast between the dark metallic crystals and the pale matrix. Natural crystal growth, intergrowths and variations in colour can be observed throughout the specimen.
**Mineral:** Rutile
**Colour:** Metallic black, reddish-brown to coppery tones
**Crystal habit:** Fine acicular/needle-like crystals with prominent elongated crystal growth
**Origin:** Skardu, Pakistan
**Condition:** Natural specimen with natural crystal surfaces, matrix and minor imperfections.
An attractive collector's specimen representing the distinctive rutile mineralisation of the Skardu region, and an excellent addition to a serious mineral collection.
## Natural Rutile Crystal Specimen from Skardu, Pakistan
A beautiful and distinctive natural **rutile specimen from the Skardu region of Pakistan**, displaying an impressive concentration of fine acicular rutile crystals across a light-coloured mineral matrix.
The specimen features numerous delicate, needle-like rutile crystals in **dark metallic black, reddish-brown and coppery tones**, creating an attractive radiating and intergrown pattern. A prominent elongated rutile crystal rises from the centre of the specimen and provides an excellent focal point.
The dense distribution of fine rutile needles gives the specimen a highly aesthetic and three-dimensional appearance, with excellent contrast between the dark metallic crystals and the pale matrix. Natural crystal growth, intergrowths and variations in colour can be observed throughout the specimen.
**Mineral:** Rutile
**Colour:** Metallic black, reddish-brown to coppery tones
**Crystal habit:** Fine acicular/needle-like crystals with prominent elongated crystal growth
**Origin:** Skardu, Pakistan
**Condition:** Natural specimen with natural crystal surfaces, matrix and minor imperfections.
An attractive collector's specimen representing the distinctive rutile mineralisation of the Skardu region, and an excellent addition to a serious mineral collection.
Details
Number of objects
1
Name of meteorite
Rutile
Type of meteorite
Specimen
Weight
71 g
Origin (region/city)
Skardu
Country of origin
Pakistan
Height
57 mm
Width
55 mm
Depth
17 mm
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