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Hematite var. Iron Rose from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Hematite var. Iron Rose from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Hematite var. Iron Rose from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Hematite var. Iron Rose from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 50266
Mineral:Hematite var. Iron Rose
Locality:Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Lustrous metallic platy hexagonal hematite crystals in a concave formation. Remnants of earthy matrix are in crevices between the hematite crystals. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #637, originally acquired in 1992 from Luiz Menezes (1950-2014)
Overall Size:5.5x3x1 cm
Crystals:5-50 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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