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Hematite var. Kidney Ore from Jbel Irhoud (Irhoud Mine), north of Commune Ighoud, 85 km northwest of Marrakesh, Youssoufia Province, Morocco

 
Hematite var. Kidney Ore from Jbel Irhoud (Irhoud Mine), north of Commune Ighoud, 85 km northwest of Marrakesh, Youssoufia Province, Morocco

Hematite var. Kidney Ore from Jbel Irhoud (Irhoud Mine), north of Commune Ighoud, 85 km northwest of Marrakesh, Youssoufia Province, Morocco

DESCRIPTION:No. 64858
Mineral:Hematite var. Kidney Ore
Locality:Jbel Irhoud (Irhoud Mine), north of Commune Ighoud, 85 km northwest of Marrakesh, Youssoufia Province, Morocco
Description:Lustrous dark gray-metallic hematite crystals in layered growth hemispherical aggregates to 18 mm diameter. Though most dealers neglect to report it, these Moroccan hematite specimens are polished to enhance the surface luster.
Overall Size:6.5x4.5x3.5 cm
Crystals:9-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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