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Hematite var. Velvet Kidney Ore from Lucy Mine, Negaunee, Marquette County, Michigan

 
Hematite var. Velvet Kidney Ore from Lucy Mine, Negaunee, Marquette County, Michigan

Hematite var. Velvet Kidney Ore from Lucy Mine, Negaunee, Marquette County, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 19462
Mineral:Hematite var. Velvet Kidney Ore
Locality:Lucy Mine, Negaunee, Marquette County, Michigan
Description:Pristine specimen of hematite with botryoidal shapes up to 1 cm diameter. The crystal surface has a velvety texture, hence the name Velvet Kidney Ore. Very clean, From old collection ca. 1890
Overall Size:7x7x4 cm
Crystals:5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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