Mirror-finished perfection from the iron heart of Brazil

Mirror-finished perfection from the iron heart of Brazil…

This extraordinary multiple Hematite crystal from Itabira, Minas Gerais, is the kind of specimen that stops collectors in their tracks. Razor-sharp geometric growth, brilliant metallic luster, and natural sculptural terminations combine to create a piece that looks more like polished metalwork than something formed deep within the Earth.

Every face reflects light like a mirror, while the complex stacking and stepped crystal architecture showcase the incredible crystallography that has made Itabira Hematites legendary among serious collectors.

What elevates this specimen even further is its provenance. This piece carries an impressive collector history, having passed through the collections of Louis Zara, later Lawrence H. Conklin, and subsequently Weinrich Minerals, adding decades of documented pedigree to an already exceptional crystal.

A museum-worthy Brazilian classic with the aesthetics, rarity, and provenance collectors dream of.

Hematite Itabira, Minas Gerais, Brazil Ex. Louis Zara Collection Ex. Lawrence H. Conklin Collection Ex. Weinrich Minerals