Hematite with Quartz - image 1
Hematite with Quartz - image 2
specimen video

Hematite with Quartz

Unknown Owner
A wonderful old time Swiss classic with bright metallic lustrous platy crystals of hematite measuring to 3.0 cm in size on a crystallized quartz matrix. Minimal chipping present, this still in very good condition. The specimen comes with several antique labels as shown at the end of the video.

Product details

Species
Quartz, HematiteAbout Quartz →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.5 x 6.0 x 5.0 cm
Added on10/25/2024
Locality
Switzerland, Grisons, Cavradi gorgeRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
05/2026Unknown Owner$1,265.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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