Hematite - Brazil, Ouro Preto

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Hematite
SpeciesSize
HematiteMiniature
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ColorsBlack, Grey
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.5 x 3.5 x 1.0 cm
Species
Description
An excellent bright lustrous thick iron rose hematite crystal grouping. typical of these sparse tiny micro-chipping is present, this is still in good condition all around. Very fine for the species. This is classic Brazilian material.
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