This dramatic and unusually large specimen of rutilated hematite hails from the famed iron-rich pegmatite zones of Novo Horizonte in Bahia, Brazil. The mirror-bright metallic luster of the hematite is intersected by golden sprays of acicular rutile, which penetrate the reflective surface in sharp, multidirectional bursts. These rutile needles, preserved in intricate detail, create a stunning visual tension between structure and chaos—an aesthetic contrast only nature can produce.

On the reverse side of the specimen, non-linear, radiating patterns can be observed that deviate from the mineral’s natural crystallographic habit. These unusual features are hypothesized to be the result of a lightning strike impacting the orebody—a phenomenon that occasionally leaves electromagnetic etchings or thermal shock features on conductive minerals like hematite. This adds not only a geological curiosity but also a profound energetic signature to the piece.

A standout example of rutilated hematite for any advanced collector or institutional suite, showcasing both mineralogical beauty and a rare natural phenomenon.