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Hematite is a very common mineral on our planet and not only; in fact, it seems that its presence is what gives Mars its characteristic red color. Its name, which means 'stone of blood,' alludes precisely to its particular shade. It has been known since ancient times and in the past was used to make mourning jewelry.

L'Ematite è un minerale molto diffuso sul nostro pianeta e non solo, sembra infatti che sia la sua presenza a dare al Marte il caratteristico color rosso. Il suo nome, che significa "pietra di sangue", allude proprio alla sua particolare tonalità. Si tratta di un minerale conosciuto fin dall'antichità e che in passato era utilizzato per realizzare gioielli da portare durante il lutto. 

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Hematite Rose with Smoky Quartz Mineral Collection - Height: 10.9 cm - Width: 8.7 cm- 444 g - (1)

Fibbia - St. Gotthard - Canton of Ticino, Switzerland

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Meteorite Rosa di Ematite with Smoky Quartz, a mineral collection specimen from Fibbia–San Gottardo, Canton Ticino, Switzerland, weighing 444 g and measuring 10.9 × 8.7 × 6.6 cm.

Hematite Rose with Smoky Quartz Mineral Collection - Height: 10.9 cm - Width: 8.7 cm- 444 g - (1)

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Meteorite Rosa di Ematite with Smoky Quartz, a mineral collection specimen from Fibbia–San Gottardo, Canton Ticino, Switzerland, weighing 444 g and measuring 10.9 × 8.7 × 6.6 cm.

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