Rutile with Hematite | Perky Box Thumbnail Specimen | Brazil | SO24 Titanite Ruby is the second hardest

Ruby is the second hardest stone after diamond so few artists have managed to successfully work this mineral since it requires a very advanced technique for carving and polishing

brightly colored

This is a very fine specimen of glassy

7 kg / 8 lbs 2

Color: Emerald Green

Rutile with Hematite | Perky Box Thumbnail Specimen | Brazil | SO24 Titanite Ruby is the second hardestRutile 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