Hematite

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specimen
Details
ColorsSilver, Grey
Origin
Serra das Eguas, Brumado (Bom Jesus dos Meiras), Bahia, Brazil
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.1 x 3.2 x 1.3 cm
Species
Description
An aesthetic, highly lustrous, two-sided, bladed, hematite rose from the famous Brumado Mine of Brazil. Minor contacting on a secondary edge is most certainly not detracting from this showy piece. Ex Marty Lewadny Collection. 4.1 x 3.2 x 1.3 cm