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Hematite from Egremont, England, UK

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Very attractive glistening red crystals of quartz across the front of a hematite matrix. The red color is due to inclusions of hematite. This is in good condition. Many people call this sort of material eisenkeisel.

Product details

SpeciesHematiteQuartz
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions17.5 x 11.0 x 3.5 cm
Added on11/01/2025
LocalityUK, England, Egremont
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Oct 2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Hematite
Mineral guide
Learn about Hematite
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.
Locality guide
Egremont
Egremont, UK - renowned replacement-ore locality famed for high-grade hematite and dramatic fluorite-on-hematite, with classic Florence Mine associations.