Rutile with Hematite | Perky Box Thumbnail Specimen | Brazil | SO24 NWA 2949 also known as epidote

also known as epidote

This is a superb looking Stony-iron or Mesosiderite Vaca Muerta (Dead Cow) classified meteorite weighing 40

South Australia in 1970

03-00028-J -  40x32 mm / 164

It features chevrons of deep purple color followed by bands of lavender and white

Rutile with Hematite | Perky Box Thumbnail Specimen | Brazil | SO24 NWA 2949 also known as epidoteRutile and hematite are both minerals that can form beautiful crystals, and when they are together, it can be quite striking. Rutile is known for its needle like crystals, often golden or reddish brown in color, while hematite typically has a metallic luster and ranges from silver to black. Rutile and hematite are often found in association with each other in various geological settings, including hydrothermal veins and metamorphic rocks. This