Rutile

Mount Kaputjugh, Ordubad District, Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Azerbaijan

This elegant specimen highlights a prominent rutile crystal measuring 1.7 mm wide, perched gracefully on its matrix. A smaller companion crystal adds balance to the composition, enhancing its aesthetic appeal. Both crystals exhibit a brilliant metallic luster, with sharply defined faces and edges, a hallmark of high-quality rutile. The specimen's fine condition and visual harmony make it a noteworthy example of the rare rutile finds from Mount Kaputjugh, a locality known for its brief yet remarkable production in the late 1990s. Photo: Matthew Parshchikov