Hematite on Iron Ore WC 043

Shiny hematite on iron ore

Measurements:  160 x 125 x 65 mm  

Description:  A layer of botryoidal hematite with high lustre in most parts, partially coats a piece of iron ore.

This is part of a most unusual find. 

Damage is mostly confined to the edges of the specimen.

Weight of Specimen:  1.86 kg

Chemical Composition:  α -Fe2O(hematite)    

Hardness on Mohs Scale:  (hematite)  5 - 6

Location:  Atties Mine, Van Rhynsdorp area, Western Cape, South Africa.

Specimen Code:  WC 043

R 950



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