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Hematites Especularita

Hematites is a mineral with formula Fe₂O₃, in the Óxidos group. This specimen comes from La Rioja, España.

Hematites Especularita from La Rioja, España — Terrium

Description

Metallic crystals with bright specular areas. Intermediate variety.

Technical data

Catalogue No.
0542
Internal reference
X0110
Composition
Fe₂O₃
Name
Hematites
Variety
Especularita
Group
Óxidos
Province
La Rioja
Country
España
Etymology
From the Greek 'haima' (blood), because of the red color of its powder.
Quality
Buena
Value trend
Estable

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