Botryoidal Hematite - Morocco Stone: Amethyst on Green Aventurine

Stone: Amethyst on Green Aventurine

This is a great example of these two minerals associated with one another

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Botryoidal Hematite - Morocco Stone: Amethyst on Green AventurineHematite 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 interesting in this structure. this piece is very heavy for its size, as most hematite is. Hematite is an iron