Hematite with Quartz (Mullane Coll.)

Item Description

A striking and excellent hematite specimen from the ancient iron mines at Rio Marina, Elba. Two, large, splendent, hematite disks cap this dramatic, old-time specimen. The large crystal is 4.0 cm. Milky quartz crystals with a few brassy, pyrite pyrithedrons, richly cover one side of this very fine two-sided specimen. The two major hematite crystals are in super shape, with only minor edgewear on the large crystal and the few broken smaller hematites and contacting on the sides are a very minor detraction. This is classic, old-time combination material from this historic locality. Ex Mullane Collection and comes with two faded labels, one with a $150 price. VERY expensive, highly prized material for the 1960s or early 70s.