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Hematite, Calcite

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A rare and excellent pseudomorph from Germany. A 2.0 cm, sharp, lustrous, brick-red hematite after calcite scalenohedron is nicely set in matrix. This is classic, old-time material from the iron mines at Iserlohn, Sauerland. Rare, today, to see on the market. From the collection of the world-famous Bergakademie Freiberg.

Product details

SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 x 2.8 x 2.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
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diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Regional guide
Calcite from North Rhine-Westphalia
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