Description All of our Minerals & Crystals are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity Hematite is the mineral form of iron oxide, one of several iron oxides. It is the oldest known iron oxide mineral that has ever formed on Earth. Hematite crystallizes in the rhombohedral lattice system, and it has the same crystal structure as ilmenite and corundum. It is mined as the main ore of iron. Specularite is a variety of Hematite characterized by aggregates of silvery, metallic, specular (‘mirror-like’) hematite flakes or tabular, anhedral crystals. SIMILAR TO SEEN: The image shows an example of the single specimen you will receive. This will be picked from our stock box graded and with a size within the minimum and maximum size range indicated. It will not be the exact specimen in the photo, the colours, shape, size and style may vary as with any natural item.
