Hematite after Magnetite
specimen number:
5003882
location:
Payun Matru Volcano, Malargue, Mendoza, Argentina
description:
Sharp octahedral crystals of what were once magnetite measuring to almost 3.0 cm in size nicely arranged upon this matrix and replaced by bright lustrous metallic hematite. In great condition. Collected in 2008.
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