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Hematite

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A sharp, lustrous crystal of hematite from England, the variety called "kindey ore"; the contacts show its radial growth. 4.1 x 3.6 x 2.6cm

Product details

SpeciesHematite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.1 x 3.6 x 2.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUK, England, Egremont

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Hematite
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.
Hematite
Regional guide
Hematite from Egremont, Cumbria, England
Egremont hematite, a finite Cumbrian classic from Florence Mine, featuring kidney ore and specularite, prized for luster, form variety, and historical value.