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Hematite Psm Quartz

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Hematite Psm Quartz

Pseudomorph

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Description
Locality: 
La Corveraine Workings, Saphoz, Esmoulières, Haute-Saône, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
10.6 × 9.2 × 8.5 cm
Weight: 
382.00gr
Description

In spite of its size this specimen is very light, because the whole thing is hollow. Obviously the hematite crystals grew on calcite or quartz (I guess), that was completely dissolved, leaving a perimorph/epimorph. The specimen is very attractive and in almost perfect condition. There's no major damage visible. It's very 3-dimensional and can be displayed from various sides.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Hematite

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

Quartz

Formula: 
SiO2
Strunz: 
4.DA.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
7.0
Streak: 
White

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