Lusterious Hematite With Rutile Spikes On Albite Matrix

Presenting this lovely cabinet size specimen featuring focal crystal of Hematite with nice detail red Rutile needle crystals. The hematite has striking rich black color with magnificent metallic vitreous wet luster and fine naturally etched terminations. The Rutile crystals shooting out of hematite creating an awesome contrast of red on black. The creamy white Albite matrix has nicely attached making it an adorable and perfect specimen. Its so well crystalized all around with  no repair and no stabilization. It's an indeed incredible example for the species in such perfection and aesthetic visuals.

Product Information:

Specimen Type	Lusterious Hematite With Rutile Spikes On Albite Matrix
Weight	42 grams
Dimensions	5.7 x 4 x 2.2 cm
Origin	Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan
Treatment	None

 

Description:

The name hematite comes from a Greek word meaning 'blood' which is derived from the fact that, when cut, the saw coolant becomes colored red. Hematite is one of the most common minerals. The color of most red and brown rocks, such as sandstone, is caused by small amounts of Hematite.

It is also responsible for the red color of many minerals. Hematite can be in reddish-brown, dark silvery-grey scaled masses, ocherous masses, silvery-grey crystals, and dark-grey masses. Formerly used as mourning jewelry, but today mainly for rings and necklaces. It takes a very high polish.

 

Hematite Crystals Information:

Chemical Formula	Fe2 O3
Composition	Iron oxide. It May contain slight amounts of titanium
Mohs Hardness	5 - 6
Specific Gravity	4.90 – 5.30
Crystal System	Hexagonal
Color	Black, gray to silver-gray, brown to reddish-brown, red. Some specimens are iridescent, and others are multicolored or banded gray and dark red
Transparency	Opaque
Lustre	Metallic to dull

 

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