Hematite
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A fine thick "book" of platy, hexagonal crystals of hematite, with a gleaming metallic luster. This elegant form of hematite is classic from Brazil, and also from Switzerland - but they are uncommon compared to most hematites. Old material from the 1970s.
Product details
SpeciesHematite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.7 x 2.8 x 2.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais
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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