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Hematite
Morocco
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| Classification |
Mineral |
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No special tags. |
| Origin Location |
Morocco |
| Description |
A dark silvery gray submetallic Iron Oxide mass forming in a botryoidal or mammilary texture. This form of hematite is also referred to by the trade name "kidney ore". |
| Luster |
Submetallic |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Mineral Group / Note |
Iron Oxide |
| Handling |
No special handling is required. |
| Modifications |
No modifications. |
| Size Group |
Small Cabinet |
| Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Dimensions |
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| Quantity |
1 Specimen |
| Mineral List |
Hematite: Fe2O3
diiron trioxide *
* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
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Chalcedony Chalcedony / Opal var. Tiffany Stone Quartz var. Smoky Pyrite Quartz var. Smoky Quartz var. Smoky |
Elements in this Specimen:
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Fleischers Group(s):
hematite
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