Name: Mineral Samples - Natural Hematite (approx. 20 pieces)
Brand: AwGift
SKU: MinSP-15
Price: 59360 HUF
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What is hematite and why is it valued?

Accepted Answer

Hematite (iron oxide, Fe2O3) is a mineral iron ore with a metallically lustrous, silvery-grey surface that is very distinctive. Its name comes from the Greek haima (blood) because when ground it produces a reddish pigment - one of the earliest colouring materials in human history. Specular hematite is the variety with a particularly mirror-like, shining surface.

Question 2

How many pieces are in the set and what is the total weight?

Accepted Answer

The set contains approximately 20 natural hematite samples, with a total net weight of 3.7 kg. The size and form of individual pieces will naturally differ - this is an expected and valued characteristic of natural, unpolished mineral samples.

Question 3

Is it suitable for a collection or for educational use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the set of approximately 20 pieces is ideal for a beginner mineral collection or for school mineralogy demonstrations. The pieces in different sizes and forms create a varied, authentic collection. For education, hematite is particularly valuable as one of the most widespread and recognizable minerals in iron mineral families.