MK747 - Hematite $ 180 Rodrigo Silva District, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 1.1 cm Bright, metallic cluster of Hematite from the Rodrigo Silva district in Brazil. The Hematite occurs as parallel-growth, hexagonal crystals forming what is known as an 'Iron Rose'. The specimen is complete all around with edge chipping on one side and bright, mirror-lustrous faces on front and back with more matte luster along the edges. This is old stock purchased in Brazil by dealer Steve Perry back in the 1990s. ©2010-2018 Marin Mineral |