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hematite This mineral specimen is a classic combination of hematite and rutile from Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazi Hematite: The primary matrix consists of thick, opaque, bladed crystals of iron oxid it exhibits a bright, highly reflective metallic luster and dark silvery-grey to black coloration. Rutile: Delicate, needle-like titanium oxide crystals are visible as golden-yellow to bronze-colored accents growing directly on the surfaces of the hematite blades. ### Crystallography & Locality Significance Epitaxial Growth: Novo Horizonte is globally renowned for this specific orientation, where the rutile needles grow at precise angles relative to the underlying hematite crystal structure, often forming a lattice or starburst pattern.