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Hematite Specimens
The
color of hematite ranges
from almost black to silvery gray to blood red. It forms in series of crystalline plates which build on each other, and often
leaves a red streak if it is drawn across a surface. One of the most famous forms of hematite is the lustrous silvery gray form, which is frequently used for ornamental
purposes. The name “hematite”
comes from the reddish color which emerges when hematite is powdered, and the reddish tint which many forms of hematite have.
The color reminded some observers of blood, and the Greek root hema, for blood, was used to describe
the stone. In addition to being used as a source of pigments and pure iron, hematite is also used in jewelry. The silvery gray form of hematite is
most popular for this purpose, as it can be polished to a pure sheen. Pure hematite is often used to make simple rings and bracelets, and the stone is also
turned into beads or set into other pieces of jewelry. Some stone carvers also work with hematite to produce ornamental carved pieces.
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Another piece of sedimentary hematite (var. specularite) from Vulcan, Mi. This is a really good representative piece
of the iron ore found in this historic mining district and you can easily discern the sedimentary layers in which it was formed!
Approx. size: 122x60x23 Weight: 294.5 grams
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One pound of handpicked hematite (var. specularite) pieces measuring 1" to 2 ½". Great for rockshops and other dealers!
This photo is representative of an average pound and it may not be the exact stones you receive! I currently have 10 pounds
in stock.
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Large piece of crystalline hematite from near Felch, Mi. Approx. size: 95x70x54 Approx. weight: 2 lbs.
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Wonderful sparkling specimen from the Calumet Iron Mine in Dickinson County, Mi. This historic mine was located
a few miles south of the old mining town of Felch, and has been completely reclaimed. Not only has the shaft been filled
in, but the entire area was covered over by sand and gravel. Unfortunately, no more specimens will be coming from this
historically important mine in the future. Approx. size: 147x52x42 Weight: 606 gm.
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Beautiful sparkling hematite coated over sandstone from the now totally reclaimed Calumet Iron Mine in Dickinson County,
Mi. This piece is among the last specimens ever to come form this location! Approx. size: 59x40x39 Weight:
154.4 gm.
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