HEMATITE
Specimen hem-46
$ 39.00Dims: 6.9 x 4.1 x 1.9" (17.5 x 10.5 x 4.8 cm)
Wt: 1 lb., 11.4 oz. (890 g)
Sierra Mojada, Coahuila, Mexico
This large cabinet piece consists almost entirely of massive Hematite. Though showing some obviously crystalline habits, no discernable crystal form is evident. Most of the material has a dull luster and the standard black, brown or gray color, but part of the surface is coated with a thin layer of the Hematite variety Turgite, which shows a colorful iridescence. A crust of white calcite covers a small portion of the piece- it is heavily worn or etched.