Hematite (Specularite)
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A great example of dazzling specularite hematite on kidney ore hematite from the Beckermet Mine in Cumbria, England. Featuring highly lustrous blades of jet black hematite, this specimen flashes and dances under good light. An unmistakable UK classic. Minor quartz present.
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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions2.0 x 6.5 x 5.5 cm
Added on09/25/2025
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| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/2026 | Unknown Owner | $675.00 |
| — | Collector’s Edge | Not disclosed |
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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.Regional guide
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