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Hematite & Andradite

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Hematite & Andradite

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Description
Locality: 
Wessels Mine, Hotazel, Kalahari, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Class: 
Combination
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.9 × 3.6 × 1.3 cm
Description

The hematite crystal is in remarkable dimension, faces show mirror-like luster. Very nice contrast to dark red sparkling micro crystals of andradite. Intergrown to matrix on the backside which is also covered with andradite layer. No significant damages to report, even better in person.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Hematite

Formula: 
Fe2O3
Strunz: 
4.CB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
5.0 - 6.0

Andradite

Formula: 
Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3
Strunz: 
9.AD.25
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
6.5 - 7.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Drammen, Buskerud, Norway