Hematite

Florence Mine is a well-known iron mine in England and is located in the West Cumbrian iron ore field. The mine was worked for over a century and became well known for producing high-grade hematite from deposits along the Cumbrian coast.

Hematite is the primary iron ore mineral from the district and has played an important role in the region's history. Specimens from Florence Mine are loved because of their connection to one of Britain's most significant iron-producing areas and are a classic part of English mineral collecting.