Magnetite with Microcline, Quartz
specimen number:
5003950
location:
Imilchil, Anti-Atlas, Er Rachidia, Meknes-Tafilalet, Morocco
description:
A grouping of lustrous octahedral magnetite crystals, the largest measuring to 0.7 cm in size. Colorless crystals of translucent quartz are scattered throughout. Minor white microcline is present. This is in terrific condition all around and a neat and somewhat unique example for the species. Collected in 2020.
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