Hematite mineral (IMAGE)

Cranfield University

Hematite mineral

Caption

Sparkly hematite mineral was used as a flux by copper smelters. Its distinctive appearance may have helped to attract attention from ancient miners and prospectors.

Credit

Dr Nathaniel Erb-Satullo

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