Inner Mongolia, China

Silver-Grey Martite Hematite, Inner Mongolia

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Tilt this one under a lamp and the whole domed face throws back a hard silver flash: the surface is built from countless minute hematite platelets, packed so densely that they read as beaten metal. 4.6 × 2.3 × 3.6 cm, 100 g.

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Specimen details

MineralHematite
LocalityInner Mongolia, China
Crystal systemHexagonal
Chemical formulaFe2O3
Dimensions4.6 cm × 2.3 cm × 3.6 cm
Weight100 g
SpeciesHematite
ColorMetallic
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Tilt this one under a lamp and the whole domed face throws back a hard silver flash: the surface is built from countless minute hematite platelets, packed so densely that they read as beaten metal. The dome is lobed and rounded rather than sharply crystalline, and where the crust thins along the base a warm red-brown shows through — the giveaway colour of iron oxide under the metallic skin.

Martite is the collector’s name for hematite that has replaced magnetite, holding the older mineral’s outline while the chemistry changes to Fe2O3. Inner Mongolia produces it with this bright micaceous finish. No lapidary touched the piece; the sparkle is entirely natural platelet growth. Keep it dry — a damp cloth drawn over hematite leaves rust-red smears behind.

Compact and heavy for its size at 4.6 × 2.3 × 3.6 cm and 100 g. It comes on the small clear acrylic block visible in the photograph, seated on white putty, and those photographs are of this piece.

About Hematite

Hematite is an oxide mineral recognized among collectors for its crystal form and distribution, with several world-class Chinese localities.

Learn more about Hematite in our encyclopedia

About Inner Mongolia

Inner Mongolia, China — collector specimens of fluorite and barite.

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Frequently asked questions

Will I receive the exact specimen shown?

Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.

Is this Hematite natural?

Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.

How is it packed and shipped?

Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals. A display base is included.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Silver-Grey Martite Hematite, Inner Mongolia
Silver-Grey Martite Hematite, Inner Mongolia
$180.00