Hematite
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This rare piece came out of the Seaman Museum collection (specializing in Michigan minerals). It is an example of the very unusual micaceous habit of hematite, where it forms thin, mica-like layers massed together in thick "books." This is a rare old-timer!
Product details
SpeciesHematite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.8 x 5.4 x 4.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Michigan, Lake Superior Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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
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