Hematite after Magnetite
specimen number:
1891048
location:
Cerro de Mercado, Durango, Mexico
description:
Sharply formed octahedral crystals of what were once magnetite to 1.0 cm in size across the top of matrix. These are now completely replaced by hematite. In good condition, a classic pseudomorph specimen for this famous Mexican locality.
Size: 11.5 x 10.0 x 4.0 cm (cabinet)
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