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Iron specimens for sale
31 for sale · $200–$10,000 USD
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Iron is a metallic element that occurs in a variety of mineral forms, most commonly as oxides and sulfides in many geological environments. In hand specimens, iron minerals can present a range of colors from steel-gray to reddish-bold hues, often exhibiting a metallic to submetallic luster. The mineral habit varies widely, with some forms showing prismatic crystals, masses, or botryoidal aggregates, reflecting its diverse oxidation states and mineral associations.
- Formula
- Fe
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Very High Interest
- Classification notes
- Native element; metallic iron (Fe); Strunz 1.A
Key characteristics
- Crystal system
- isometric
- Mohs hardness
- 4–5
- Specific gravity
- 7.3–7.87
- Luster
- metallic
- Transparency
- opaque
- Color
- gray, black
- Streak
- gray
- Cleavage
- none
- Fracture
- hackly
- Crystal habit
- cubic, granular, massive
- Classic / historic
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Top localities
- Mörchnerkar3 specimens
- Fibbia2 specimens
- Weimar2 specimens
- Pakistan1 specimen
- USA1 specimen
- El Entredicho Mine1 specimen
- Furka1 specimen
- Gilgit1 specimen
- Keweenaw Peninsula1 specimen
- Lake Superior Mine1 specimen
About Iron
Notable specimens come from a number of prominent localities around the world. Swiss deposits, Chinese iron ore formations, several environments across the United States, Russian sites, and locations in Denmark have yielded impressive gathers of iron minerals, including well-crystallized crystals and substantial massive samples. Collectors value these pieces for their robust metallic appearance, structure, and the historical and geological contexts they represent.
Collectors seek iron-bearing specimens for their straightforward appeal and historical significance in metallurgy and geology. The durable, metallic presence of iron minerals can provide an educational snapshot of ore-forming processes and regional geology, while still offering attractive forms, textures, and a sense of scale that makes such specimens enduringly relevant for display and study.
