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Hematite var. Eisenrose on Quartz from Fibbia, St. Gotthard, Ticino, Switzerland

 
Hematite var. Eisenrose on Quartz from Fibbia, St. Gotthard, Ticino, Switzerland

Hematite var. Eisenrose on Quartz from Fibbia, St. Gotthard, Ticino, Switzerland

Hematite var. Eisenrose on Quartz from Fibbia, St. Gotthard, Ticino, Switzerland

DESCRIPTION:No. 41471
Mineral:Hematite var. Eisenrose on Quartz
Locality:Fibbia, St. Gotthard, Ticino, Switzerland
Description:Platy hexagonal metallic hematite crystals up to 28 mm across on a partial crystal of smoky quartz. This formation is known as an Eisenrose or Iron rose because it resembles a flowered formation. Ex. E. Mitchell Gunnell (1903-1986)
Overall Size:6x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:2-28 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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