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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 27765
Mineral:Magnetite
Locality:French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Description:Large specimen covered on front and rear with octahedral, black magnetite crystals with light green actinolite filling the spaces between the magnetite crystals.This is the largest specimen I have of magnetite from French Creek. Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection #219
Overall Size:9x8x6 cm
Crystals:2-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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