This is one of several pieces which came out in about 1997 to a mineral show in St Marie, France. I have seen nothing of this caliber, since then. The piece has a brilliant luster and robust crystals that are alpine style in luster and sharpness - rarely seen from an iron mine, per se. It is complete all around, and is a superb and rare example of a Russian hematite that can hold its own on a worldwide basis. The luster is superb and brilliant, more so in person as the photography lights are set to emphasize depth and form, rather than brilliant reflectivity that makes the faces look too glaring. This specimen meanwhile was in the collection of Bill Larson, of Fallbrook, CA. Joe Budd photos