Botryoidal Hematite - Morocco many details of this specimen

many details of this specimen remain intact

big or small

Malachite is such a fun mineral to collect

Some of these uses include beads

The crystal's structure is known as octahedral

Botryoidal Hematite - Morocco many details of this specimenHematite is already one of the coolest minerals around because of its ability to form in so many locations. Here we have a specimen that was mined in Morocco, Africa. Its growth is referred to as "botryoidal" meaning it resembles a cluster of grapes. There are many minerals that take this form, but botryoidal hematite is a staple for anyone interested in this structure. this piece is very heavy for its size, as most hematite is. This specimen also