Magnetite with Calcite, Epidote
specimen number:
8661566
location:
Marki Khel, Nangarhar, Afghanistan
description:
Sharp lustrous black octahedral crystals of magnetite to 0.4 cm in size on a matrix of gemmy green crystals of epidote and a rhombohedral translucent crystal of calcite 1.2 cm across. Clinochlore present as well. This is in good condition as seen.
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