{"product_id":"metallic-hematite-crystals-on-albite-shop-now","title":"Round Rossetts of Metallic Mustrous Hematite Crystals on Albite from Pakistan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis striking specimen features round rosettes of metallic, lustrous hematite crystals beautifully perched on a contrasting matrix of white albite. The hematite exhibits a silvery-black sheen and forms in radiating, flower-like clusters that catch the light with a brilliant, mirror-like luster. The albite matrix provides a bright, snowy backdrop that enhances the visual impact of the hematite, creating a dramatic interplay of textures and tones. Originating from Pakistan, this combination highlights the aesthetic and geological richness of the region, making it a prized piece for collectors and mineral enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 440px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 34.85px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 114.775px; height: 34.85px;\"\u003eSpecimen Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 312.225px; height: 34.85px;\"\u003eHematite Crystals on Albite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 114.775px; height: 35px;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 312.225px; height: 35px;\"\u003e77 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 114.775px; height: 35px;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 312.225px; height: 35px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: \" google sans text color: background-color: transparent font-weight: font-style: normal font-variant: text-decoration: none vertical-align: baseline white-space: pre-wrap\u003eH: 6 x W: 5 x D: 2.5 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 114.775px; height: 35px;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 312.225px; height: 35px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTormiq Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 114.775px; height: 35px;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 312.225px; height: 35px;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHematite Crystal Information:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChemical Formula\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFe2 O3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron oxide. May contain slight amounts of titanium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMohs Hardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 - 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecific Gravity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.90 – 5.30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrystal System\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHexagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack, gray to silver-gray, brown to reddish-brown, red. Some specimens are iridescent, and others are multicolored or banded gray and dark red\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTransparency\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpaque\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLustre\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetallic to dull\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gandhara Fine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":52611470033259,"sku":"NA-M-559","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/6325\/3099\/files\/11_9e4cabc4-ee08-4125-bb6a-d00ce765fcd7.jpg?v=1763991558","url":"https:\/\/gandharafineminerals.com\/products\/metallic-hematite-crystals-on-albite-shop-now","provider":"Gandhara Fine Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}