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Hematites Oligisto

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

Hematites Oligisto from La Rioja, España — Terrium

Description

Metallic crystals with a specular luster (specularite). Iron oxide.

Technical data

Catalogue No.
0543
Internal reference
X0111
Composition
Fe₂O₃
Name
Hematites
Variety
Oligisto
Group
Óxidos
Province
La Rioja
Country
España
Etymology
From the Greek 'haima' (blood). 'Oligisto' is an old synonym meaning 'little iron', although that is a mistaken idea.
Quality
Buena
Value trend
Estable

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