AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Switzerland > Hematite var. Eisenrose with Rutile |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 29316 |
Mineral: | Hematite var. Eisenrose with Rutile |
Locality: | Gotthard pass, Switzerland |
Description: | Brilliant crystals of bladed hematite up to 12 mm with red surface-inclusions of rutile crystals up to 3 mm. This formation is known as an Eisenrose (= Iron Rose). |
Overall Size: | 3x2x1.5 cm |
Crystals: | 1-12 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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