Haematite

An irregular shaped mineral specimen.  Donated to the Stewartry Museum by George Hamilton (one of the museum founders) in 1880.
Object no :
SWMI016n
Collection :
Gold & Other Minerals
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
width 80mm, depth 60mm, length 130mm (approx)
Materials :
stone - haematite
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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