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Object Name |
Hematite |
Object Description |
Specimen of specular (like silvery glitter), silvery gray, opaque, metallic hematite on dark gray to red, opaque, massive, and earthy hematite. |
Place of Origin |
Massachusetts/Berkshire County/Stockbridge |
Rock type |
Mineral |
Chemical Comp |
Fe oxide |
Crystal System |
Hexagonal |
Sp Grav. |
5.2-5.3 |
Hardness |
5.5 - 6 |
Luster |
Metallic |
Streak |
Dark red |
Fracture |
Irregular |
Classification |
Geology |
Search Terms |
Mineral Oxide mineral |
Dimensions |
H-2.292 W-9.417 L-11.832 cm |
Catalog Number |
0059 |