Hematite "Kidney Ore" and Specularite
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Superb example of the classic "Kidney Ore" Hematite from the old iron district that helped found the Industrial Revolution, specifically the Beckermet Mine, Egremont, England. The color is a wonderful silvery brick-red, with dazzling luster. The base is richly coated with sparkly micro crystals of Specularite. Highly desirable, with out of this world aesthetics! The pics do the talking. This is from the noted collection of Ralph Sutcliffe, 1977.
Product details
SpeciesHematite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.5 x 8.0 x 6.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUK, England, Beckermet Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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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