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Hematite with Calcite from Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Archipelago, Livorno, Italy

 
Hematite with Calcite from Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Archipelago, Livorno, Italy

Hematite with Calcite from Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Archipelago, Livorno, Italy

DESCRIPTION:No. 20349
Mineral:Hematite with Calcite
Locality:Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Archipelago, Livorno, Italy
Description:Brilliant cluster of lustrous, metallic hematite crystals up to 2 cm with minor white, scalenohedral calcite crystals up to 4 mm. Great specimen with few imperfections. Gage purchased the specimen from A.E. Foote in 1906 for $3. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970); Ex.Robert B. Gage (1875-1946)
Overall Size:10x6x6 cm
Crystals:2-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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