Hematite (ex Franceso Bedogne Collection)

Item Description

What a wonderful Hematite specimen for any locality. The main on this specimen has FANTASTIC bright splendent luster, with razor sharp faces, metallic silvery-grey color and a beautiful form. From the display side, the main crystal is in excellent shape, though the piece is not complete on the back. This is a terrific specimen and BETTER IN PERSON as the luster is impossible to replicate in the photos. These specimens do not get the credit they deserve for their outstanding luster and incredibly smooth faces. Swiss Hematites are held in higher regard on the market because they're classics, but they seldom approach the top luster seen in the best South African specimens. From the worldwide collection of famed Italian mineral collector, field collector and author, Francesco Bedogne of Sondrio, Italy (Collection #696). Bedogne wrote dozens of articles and several books about the mineralogy of Italian Alpine localities such as Val Bregaglia, Val Masino, Val Codera, Val Spluga, Valtellina and the famous Val Malenco. He was also the founder of the Valtellinese Mineralogical Institute.