RUTILE
TiO₂
Champion Mountains, White Mountains, Mono County, California

The Champion mine was operated for andalusite used in the manufacture of high temperature ceramics for sparkplugs. The mine is best known to collectors for its fine rutile, such as this excellent twinned crystal.

Size: crystal 1.8 cm across

Acquired: 1977 donation, Bandy Collection.

Disposition: On display in the California Minerals exhibit.

Catalog Number: 18052