Natural hematite iron ore specimen collected from the historic Chapel Hill Iron Mine in North Carolina. Retains an identification label noting the mine operated during the 1880s, adding historical and geological interest.
Details
- Type: Mineral specimen
- Mineral: Hematite iron ore
- Location: Chapel Hill Iron Mine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Material: Natural iron ore
- Color: Dark gray with reddish brown oxidation
- Measurements: Approximately 4 inches wide x 4 inches tall
- Retains identification label
- Displayable natural form
Condition
Good condition. Natural fractures, irregular surfaces, and oxidation are inherent to the specimen. Identification label remains attached and legible.
Collector Appeal
An appealing specimen for collectors of North Carolina minerals, mining history, and educational geological displays. The mine attribution provides regional historical significance beyond a typical hematite sample.
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