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Hematite, Andradite

Unknown Owner
Hematite with andradite, 5.1 cm, from Wessels mine near Hotazel, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. Private collection; Tom Spann photo. Reference: Cairncross et al. (1997).

Product details

Species
Hematite, AndraditeAbout Hematite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.1 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
South Africa, Northern Cape, Wessels Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Flawless Beauty page 209

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Will JohnsonNot disclosed

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Hematite
Mineral guide
Learn about Hematite
iron oxide with steel-gray to jet-black crystals and red earthy varieties; prized iron-rose rosettes and kidney ore, with a diagnostic red streak.
Regional guide
Hematite from Wessels Mine
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