Botryoidal Hematite - Morocco Malachite is such a fun

Malachite is such a fun mineral to collect

Some of these uses include beads

There is just so much awesome stuff here at Mineralogy

many details of this specimen remain intact

Botryoidal Hematite - Morocco Malachite is such a funHematite is already one of the coolest minerals around because of its ability to form in so many locations. Here we have a specimen that was mined in Morocco, Africa. Its growth is referred to as "botryoidal" meaning it resembles a cluster of grapes. There are many minerals that take this form, but botryoidal hematite is a staple for anyone interested in this structure. this piece is very heavy for its size, as most hematite is. This specimen also