{"title":"Hematite","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHematite\u003c\/strong\u003e is an iron oxide (Fe₂O₃) and the most important ore of iron on Earth, prized by collectors for its dramatic contrast between a silvery-black metallic luster and its unmistakable deep red-brown streak. Crystallizing in the trigonal system, it forms tabular plates, botryoidal \"kidney ore\" masses, rosette clusters known as \u003cstrong\u003eiron roses\u003c\/strong\u003e, and mirror-bright \u003cstrong\u003especularite\u003c\/strong\u003e. Chemically related to \u003cstrong\u003ecorundum\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eilmenite\u003c\/strong\u003e, hematite belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003ehematite group\u003c\/strong\u003e of rhombohedral oxides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClassic type localities include \u003cstrong\u003eCumbria\u003c\/strong\u003e (Cumberland), England, source of superb specular and kidney-ore specimens, and \u003cstrong\u003eRio Marina\u003c\/strong\u003e on the island of \u003cstrong\u003eElba\u003c\/strong\u003e, Italy, mined since Etruscan times. \u003cstrong\u003eMinas Gerais\u003c\/strong\u003e, Brazil — especially \u003cstrong\u003eItabira\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJaguaracu\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Pereira\u003c\/strong\u003e — supplies thick, lustrous crystals, while \u003cstrong\u003eNovo Horizonte\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBrumado\u003c\/strong\u003e in Bahia yield striking flat plates, sometimes epitactic with \u003cstrong\u003erutile\u003c\/strong\u003e. Exceptional prismatic crystals come from the \u003cstrong\u003eWessels Mine\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Kalahari manganese fields of South Africa, tabular \"iron roses\" from the \u003cstrong\u003eCavradi Gorge\u003c\/strong\u003e in Switzerland and the \u003cstrong\u003eThomas Range\u003c\/strong\u003e, Utah, and fine botryoidal material from \u003cstrong\u003eNador\u003c\/strong\u003e, Morocco.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors seek hematite for its brilliant metallic sheen, unusual crystal habits, and historical importance as a pigment and iron ore since prehistoric times. Its high density, distinctive red streak, and striking association with \u003cstrong\u003emagnetite\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egoethite\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003equartz\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003erutile\u003c\/strong\u003e make it a rewarding species for both systematic and aesthetic mineral collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lz-hematoid-quartz-0","title":"HEMATOID QUARTZ – Spectacular BORDEAUX Crystal Cluster with 7.5 cm Crystals, Morocco","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural Hematoid Quartz from Tinejdad, Errachidia Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco. Exceptional specimen featuring a spectacular main crystal reaching 7.5 cm with intense red hematite inclusions, brilliant natural luster and outstanding aesthetic quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"800\"\u003eMineral Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"816\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 252 x 154 x 96 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Max. 75 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3487 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"869\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tinejdad, Errachidia Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ITALMINERAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45388941721709,"sku":null,"price":229.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8027\/6333\/files\/IMG20260331173624.jpg?v=1782599703"},{"product_id":"bol1-quarzo-ematoide-0","title":"HEMATOID QUARTZ – Intense Blood Red Color with Large Crystals","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural Hematoid Quartz from Tinejdad, Errachidia Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco. Beautiful specimen featuring intense red coloration caused by hematite inclusions, with excellent natural luster and well-formed crystal structure. Highly aesthetic piece suitable for both mineral collection and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eMineral Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"500\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78 x 74 x 59 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 271 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"550\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tinejdad, Errachidia Province, Morocco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ITALMINERAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45402489290861,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8027\/6333\/files\/IMG20260402191634.jpg?v=1782659610"},{"product_id":"bol1-quarzo-ematoide-3","title":"HEMATOID QUARTZ – Intense Blood Red Color with Large Crystals","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural Hematoid Quartz from Tinejdad, Errachidia Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco. Beautiful specimen featuring intense red coloration caused by hematite inclusions, with excellent natural luster and well-formed crystal structure. Highly aesthetic piece suitable for both mineral collection and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eMineral Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"500\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 73 x 57 x 53 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 137 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"550\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tinejdad, Errachidia Province, Morocco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ITALMINERAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45402490437741,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8027\/6333\/files\/IMG20260402194107.jpg?v=1782662214"},{"product_id":"bol1-quarzo-ematoide-6","title":"HEMATOID QUARTZ – Intense Blood Red Color with Large Crystals","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural Hematoid Quartz from Tinejdad, Errachidia Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco. Beautiful specimen featuring intense red coloration caused by hematite inclusions, with excellent natural luster and well-formed crystal structure. Highly aesthetic piece suitable for both mineral collection and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eMineral Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"500\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 108 x 86 x 56 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 491 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"550\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tinejdad, Errachidia Province, Morocco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ITALMINERAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45402832339053,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8027\/6333\/files\/IMG20260402200103.jpg?v=1782662962"},{"product_id":"bol1-quarzo-ematoide-morocco-7","title":"HEMATOID QUARTZ – Intense Blood Red Color with Large Crystals","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural Hematoid Quartz from Tinejdad, Errachidia Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco. Beautiful specimen featuring intense red coloration caused by hematite inclusions, with excellent natural luster and well-formed crystal structure. Highly aesthetic piece suitable for both mineral collection and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eMineral Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"500\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 99 x 60 x 56 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 332 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"550\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tinejdad, Errachidia Province, Morocco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ITALMINERAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45405115482221,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8027\/6333\/files\/IMG20260402200544.jpg?v=1782668479"},{"product_id":"fa-ematite-magnetite-sardegna","title":"HEMATITE with MAGNETITE – Rare Lustrous Crystals on Talc, Sardinia, Italy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"2\"\u003eNatural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"35\"\u003eHematite with Magnetite from the San \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"72\"\u003eFrancesco Mine, Orani, Sardinia, Italy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"111\"\u003e— a locality primarily known for talc, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"150\"\u003ewhere well-formed crystals of this size \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"190\"\u003eand quality are exceptionally rare and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"229\"\u003edifficult to find. 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A striking bicolor combination of white and brick-red crystals, colored by natural hematite inclusions, featuring a main crystal alongside several doubly terminated floater crystals — no matrix attachment. A highly aesthetic and sought-after variety among quartz collectors worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 83 × 88 × 58 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 232 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange River, Northern Cape Province, South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ITALMINERAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45450822680685,"sku":null,"price":129.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8027\/6333\/files\/IMG20260213191113.jpg?v=1783866885"},{"product_id":"fa15-quarzo-rutilo-brasile-0","title":"RUTILE \u0026 SMOKY QUARTZ – Large Golden Crystal Stars on Hematite, Brazil","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eLarge natural Smoky Quartz crystal from the world-famous Novo Horizonte locality, Bahia, Brazil, richly included with golden rutile needles radiating in star formations from hematite bases. Excellent transparency showcases the striking contrast between the golden rutile and the smoky quartz host — a genuinely spectacular combination from the classic reference locality for this phenomenon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 113 × 32 × 36 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 223 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ITALMINERAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45451817877613,"sku":null,"price":259.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8027\/6333\/files\/IMG20260212155534.jpg?v=1783877559"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.italmineral.com\/collections\/hematite.oembed","provider":"ITALMINERAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}