Hematite after Magnetite
specimen number:
8034874
location:
Payun volcano, Altiplano de Payun Matru, Mendoza, Argentina
description:
Excellent specimen from this locality with sharp octahedral crystals of what were once magnetite to 3.0 cm in size forming an aesthetic cluster and replaced by sparkling micaceous crystallized specular hematite. In fine condition all around.
Size: 5.5 x 5.5 x 4.0 cm (miniature)
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