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Hematite, Smoky Quartz

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Hematite "iron rose" with smoky quartz, 7 cm, from Fibbia, Fontana, Central St. Gotthard Massif, Leventina, Ticino, Switzerland. Photo by Ben de Camp.

Product details

SpeciesHematite, Quartz, Smoky quartz
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalitySwitzerland, Ticino, Fibbia
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In California page 238

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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.
Hematite
Regional guide
Hematite from Fibbia, Switzerland
from Fibbia, Switzerland - Alpine iron-rose rosettes with mirror luster, a premier Swiss locality prized by collectors for its sculptural habit.