Magnetite after Hematite with Quartz, Hedenbergite
specimen number:
4571342
location:
Serifos Island, Milos, South Aegean, Greece
description:
A rosette of hematite crystals to 2.5 cm across, these now replaced by crystalline magnetite and set on matrix with green crystals of quartz. It is the presence of hedenbergite gives the quartz the green color. This is complete all around and in great condition.
Size: 4.5 x 2.0 x 1.5 cm (miniature)
Collection: Catherine J. & Bruce Paul Gaber
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