{"product_id":"hematite-specimen-polished-australian-iron-mineral","title":"Hematite Specimen | Polished Australian Iron Mineral","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrized for a bright metallic lustre and a surprising weight in the hand, hematite is iron oxide, the mineral that gives iron its name. This specimen comes from Koolyanobbing in Western Australia, an iron-rich district in the ancient Yilgarn where banded iron formations record millions of years of Earth's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe polished face has the lustre of brushed steel, silvery-grey with the warm reddish tone that hematite reveals, while the reverse keeps its natural character. Hematite has a depth of colour, and its weight is dense and satisfying to hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHematite is a foundational addition to any minerals collection. A classic iron mineral with rich toning, distinctly Australian in this form, and a fine example of the metallic beauty locked inside ordinary-looking rock, this specimen is a perfect gift for mineral collectors, admirers of the AM Minerals Gallery, and anyone seeking an authentic, out-of-the-ordinary décor piece or gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 x 80 x 28 mm and weighs 220 grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian Museum Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54450379456796,"sku":"MISLICE-9","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/3394\/6416\/files\/Hematite-polished-specimen-left.jpg?v=1787104012","url":"https:\/\/shop.australian.museum\/products\/hematite-specimen-polished-australian-iron-mineral","provider":"Australian Museum Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}