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Hematite var. Specular Iron from Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Archipelago, Livorno, Italy

 
Hematite var. Specular Iron from Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Archipelago, Livorno, Italy

Hematite var. Specular Iron from Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Archipelago, Livorno, Italy

Hematite var. Specular Iron from Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Archipelago, Livorno, Italy

DESCRIPTION:No. 18841
Mineral:Hematite var. Specular Iron
Locality:Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Archipelago, Livorno, Italy
Description:Beautiful specimen of parallel hematite crystals in massive hematite matrix. The hematite crystals are exceptionally well crystallized and have mirror-like surfaces. One of the best hematite specimens I have had from Elba. With copy of Ex. Westtown School (West Chester, Pa.) Collection label no. 6396-7, donated by Lewis Woolman (ca. 1880).
Overall Size:45x35x30 mm
Crystals:4-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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