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Mineral Specimen No. 51454:
Hematite pseudomorphs after Magnetite (var. Martite) from Durango, Mexico.

This mineral specimen of Hematite pseudomorphs after Magnetite (var. Martite) from Durango, Mexico is available for sale from John Betts - Fine Minerals, mineral dealer located in New York City, New York.Follow on Facebook

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Detailed information on mineral specimen No. 51454:

Minerals Species: Hematite pseudomorphs after Magnetite (var. Martite).
Location of mineral deposit: Durango, Mexico.
Description: Classic formation of martite, an obsolete name for these hematite pseudomorphs of octahedral magnetite crystals, with a few calcite crystals that fluoresce under UV illumination. The magnetite crystallized then altered to hematite maintaining the shape. Though many crystals are complete and undamaged, there are missing or incomplete crystals scattered throughout. Ex. Larry Krause (1945-2010) collection.
Overall size of mineral specimen: 11x7x6 cm.
Size of individual crystals: 2-12 mm.
Price: $85 (plus shipping).

Mineral Specimens: Hematite pseudomorphs after Magnetite (var. Martite) from Durango, Mexico

Mineral Specimens: Hematite pseudomorphs after Magnetite (var. Martite) from Durango, Mexico

Photographs Above: daylight illumination. Photographs Below: UV illumination with SuperBright SW lamp. Click here to see more fluorescent minerals
Mineral Specimens: Hematite pseudomorphs after Magnetite (var. Martite) from Durango, Mexico

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