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Hematite

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Hematite

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Description
Locality: 
Rio Marina, Elba, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6.2 × 2.8 × 2.3 cm
Description

An elongated cluster of glossy hematite crystals. All faces are glossy and minor quartz is also present. Some of the crystals - also the exposed main crystal on my photo - show a very eye-catching effect: an iridiscent layer! This layer appears in red to pruple color. No significant damages to report, backside was on the rock.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Hematite

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