Hematite
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A sharp, lustrous hematite crystal with the classic and very unusual crystal habit you rarely see from here of a tabular, scalenohedral or bullet-shaped style of crystallization with a lustrous, pinacoid face on top. These mirror-lustrous hematites, for their habit, are to me among the more impressive examples of the species. Scattered crusts of orange-red andradite microcrystals, including on the termination, are a nice accent. Ex. Charlie Key Collection.
Product details
SpeciesHematite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.3 x 3.0 x 1.1 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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