Hematite (var: "Specularite") with Quartz (ex Kay Robertson Collection)

Item Description

A classic and really showy display piece of this classic association from one of the most well known mining districts in England. A few very sharp and lustrous, gemmy to translucent, very slightly smoky color Quartz crystals with the well-known doubly-termianted bi-pyramidal habit are the setting for brilliant metallic silvery Hematite (variety "Specularite") "rosettes". The largest Quartz crystal measures 9 mm. Hard to find on the market today, especially in such good condition with excellent displayability. Ex Kay Robertson Collection #C-485. Kay is a prominent California collector, who specialized in European classics (see the article in the March-April, 2007 Mineralogical Record). A beautiful and attractive old-timer from this famous locale.