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Hematite, Magnesite

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A LARGE and showy, mirror-bright and striated, euhedral, black hematite crystal partially encased in complimentary magnesite from the famous Brumado deposit of Brazil. This is a significant, big Brumado hematite, highly representative for the locality, which is not diminished by the scattered contacting. Ex. George Elling Collection.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.4 x 7.0 x 5.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBrazil, Bahia, Brumado

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Hematite
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
Hematite from Brumado
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