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TitleSpecularite
DescriptionSpecularite is a black or gray variety of hematite, Fe2O3 (iron oxide), with splendant metallic luster and often showing iridescence. It occurs in micaceous or foliated masses or in tabular or disklike crystals.
PhotographerDarla Sondrol. 2001-07-24.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #460.
Key wordsSpecularite
Tech details631 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number1326