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Magnetite from French Creek Iron Mine, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania

 
Magnetite from French Creek Iron Mine, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 17974
Mineral:Magnetite
Locality:French Creek Iron Mine, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Description:Sharp octahedral crystals of magnetite with minor pyrite. No matrix. The crystals are complex compound form resulting in slightly curved faces. Very clean and lustrous - Ex. R. Hauck
Overall Size:32x22x17 mm
Crystals:3-14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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