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HematiteALMNH:Geo:16
Sample Data
- Catalog #
- Geo:16
- Parts
- geosample
- Verbatim Date
- unknown
Geological Classification
Identification History
| Mineral/Rock Name | Date | Concept | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hematite | -- | -- | -- |
Collecting Event
Date: Jan 1, 1900 – Jan 1, 1985
Red Mountain Formation, Silurian Period Jefferson County, Alabama Red iron ore was the basis for this post-Civil War iron industry in Birmingham. The iron mixed with sand or lime was deposited by iron fixing bacteria in ancient seas. While not as rich as some brown ore, red ore was favored because of its more predictable quality.
Collecting Agent(s)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| unknown | collector |
Identifiers
- Accession #
- G1985.0002
| Type | Value | Assigned Date | Assigned By |
|---|---|---|---|
| identifier | G1985.0002.0001 | Apr 27, 2022 | unknown |
Media
Media 1 of 3
Location Map
Locality & Geography
Some fields below include values supplied by the locality normalization pipeline; they are marked (enriched).
Continent
North America
Country
United States
State / Province
Alabama
County
Jefferson County
Specific Locality
No specific locality recorded.
Verbatim Locality
unknown
Coordinates
33.55344° N, 86.89654° WApproximate
Data Source
Approximate location — coordinates estimated from county centroid
Formation
Red Mountain Formation