Hematite after Magnetite
specimen number:
5002525
location:
Payun Matru Volcano, Malargue, Mendoza, Argentina
description:
Large sharp octahedral crystals of what were once magnetite measuring just over 3.0 cm in size, these now replaced by sparkling specular hematite crystals and set aesthetically on a thin matrix. This is in terrific condition all around. Collected in 2008.
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