Martite is a variety of hematite which is pseudomorphic. This specimen was found in Twin Peaks, Utah and was collected by George L. English and Company.
Formula: Fe2O3
Date:
1893 – 1898
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 3
Source:
Museum Collection
Related Entity:
George L. English & Company (was collected by) Alternate names: Geo. L. English and Co. George L. English and Company was a mineral business founded by George L. English in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1887 with partner Edwin C. Atkinson. In 1890 his business expanded to New York City and in 1905 the entire business and stock was bought by Ward's Natural Science Establishment.