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Hematite

Classic Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Brézouard Massif, Ste Marie-aux-Mines, Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
11.7 × 9.7 × 2.5 cm
Description

As this locality lies in the Sainte Marie-aux-Mines district, the place is protected by a archaeological mining district status and all collecting is prohibited. So no new material can be expected, all we have is a low number of old pieces. The stratiation of the crystals is really amazing, this is really a fine classic specimen from this famous area. No significant damages to report.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Hematite

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