Hematite, Quartz - Italy, Tuscany

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Hematite, Quartz
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ColorsSilver, Black
SizeMedium
Dimensions8.2 x 6.8 x 3.7 cm
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A fine hematite specimen from the ancient iron mines at Rio Marina, Elba. Two large, splendent hematite disks cap this dramatic, old-time specimen. The large crystal is 4.0 cm. Milky quartz crystals with a few brassy pyrite pyrithedrons richly cover one side of this very fine two-sided specimen. This is classic, old-time combination material from this historic locality. Ex. Mullane Collection.
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