Hematite after Magnetite
specimen number:
5002821
location:
Payun Matru Volcano, Malargue, Mendoza, Argentina
description:
Large crystals of what were once magnetite measuring to 3.3 cm on edge forming a loose cluster and replaced by bright metallic crystalline hematite. This is crystallized completely all around and in great condition with no points of attachment. Collected in 2008.
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