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Specularite

Colour:Silvery
Name:In allusion to the specular appearance of this type of hematite.
A variety of Hematite

A variety of hematite characterized by aggregates of silvery, metallic, specular hematite flakes or tabular, anhedral crystals.

Classification of Specularite

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Physical Properties of Specularite

Lustre:Metallic, Sub-Metallic
Diaphaneity (Transparency):Opaque
Colour:Silvery

Other Names for Specularite

Synonyms:
Gray HematiteGrey HaematiteGrey HematiteIron MicaMicaceous Iron Ore
Specular Iron
French names:
Fer speculaire
German names:
EisenglimmerSpecularit
Spanish names:
Specularita
Swedish names:
Järnglans

Other Information

Fluorescence in UV light:None.
Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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    Localities for Specularite

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