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Hematite kidney ore (rare old Michigan) MacFall Coll.
- Jackson Mine, Negaunee, Marquette iron range, Marquette Co., Michigan
- Small Cabinet, 6.9 x 6.9 x 5.3 cm
- Start Time: 01/30/2012 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 02/09/2012 6:30:09 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
This bizarre and beautiful form of botryoidal hematite is often called "kidney ore." It is classic from England, but actually a lot rarer in good American specimens. This specimen is solid hematite, and it presents wonderfully bubbly, shiny display faces. Old material. MIning started in the area in 1844. Ex Russell MacFall Collection.