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Magnetite pseudomorph after Pyrite from Demantoid Hill, Sierra Madre Occidental, Sonora, Mexico

 
Magnetite pseudomorph after Pyrite from Demantoid Hill, Sierra Madre Occidental, Sonora, Mexico

Magnetite pseudomorph after Pyrite from Demantoid Hill, Sierra Madre Occidental, Sonora, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 17997
Mineral:Magnetite pseudomorph after Pyrite
Locality:Demantoid Hill, Sierra Madre Occidental, Sonora, Mexico
Description:Large magnetite pseudomorph after a 6 cm pyrite crystal. The magnetite has a coating of limonite and translucent yellow andradite garnet. Acquired from a one-time find in 1992.
Overall Size:6.5x6x5.5 cm
Crystals:6 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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