Hematite
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Distinctive and very sharp example of hematite from the Wessels mine but they LOOK like spinel-twin Galenas! Does hematite spinel-twin?! Each crystal has a lovely silky metallic luster and all the twins range in size from 1-3 cm! Complete all around.
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SpeciesHematite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.4 x 4.4 x 4.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, Wessels Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
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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
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