rock Gold Member Aug 25, 2012 14,705 8,917 South Detector(s) used Coin Finder Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Nov 19, 2012 #1 Found this Sat and I think it is Hematite and thought it was kinda neat. Amazon Forum Fav 👍 A History of Mining on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska - Grab it through Amazon! Attachments 100_2358.JPG 245.5 KB · Views: 229 100_2357.JPG 342.6 KB · Views: 700
Found this Sat and I think it is Hematite and thought it was kinda neat. Amazon Forum Fav 👍 A History of Mining on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska - Grab it through Amazon!
mamabear Silver Member Feb 21, 2008 3,071 869 SE Missouri Detector(s) used garage sale oldie Primary Interest: Other Nov 19, 2012 #2 I'm use to a more globular formation with hematite, but after looking at other pics, I agree. I think it's hematite. I love it. Upvote 0
I'm use to a more globular formation with hematite, but after looking at other pics, I agree. I think it's hematite. I love it.
Eu_citzen Gold Member Sep 19, 2006 6,484 2,111 Sweden Detector(s) used White's V3, Minelab Explorer II & XP Deus. Primary Interest: Prospecting Nov 19, 2012 #3 Do a streak test to be sure. Upvote 0
OP OP rock Gold Member Aug 25, 2012 14,705 8,917 South Detector(s) used Coin Finder Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Nov 19, 2012 Thread starter #4 Eu_citzen said: Do a streak test to be sure. Click to expand... I have a piece of scrap tile will that work? And what color will come on the tile if it leaves a mark? Upvote 0
Eu_citzen said: Do a streak test to be sure. Click to expand... I have a piece of scrap tile will that work? And what color will come on the tile if it leaves a mark?
Eu_citzen Gold Member Sep 19, 2006 6,484 2,111 Sweden Detector(s) used White's V3, Minelab Explorer II & XP Deus. Primary Interest: Prospecting Nov 20, 2012 #5 Try it? Not sure. I like to use those old electric fuses which are unglazed. You should, if it is hematite, get a reddish streak. Upvote 0
Try it? Not sure. I like to use those old electric fuses which are unglazed. You should, if it is hematite, get a reddish streak.
OP OP rock Gold Member Aug 25, 2012 14,705 8,917 South Detector(s) used Coin Finder Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Nov 20, 2012 Thread starter #6 Well I just tried it and it came out redish brown. Might be iron ore? Upvote 0
Eu_citzen Gold Member Sep 19, 2006 6,484 2,111 Sweden Detector(s) used White's V3, Minelab Explorer II & XP Deus. Primary Interest: Prospecting Nov 22, 2012 #7 I usually just say reddish. Should be reddish brown - Hematite. Hematite Mineral Data Upvote 0