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Magnesioferrite and Hematite from Bocca de Somma, Fossi di Cancherone, Vesuvius, Campania, Italy (Type Locality for Magnesioferrite)

 
Magnesioferrite and Hematite from Bocca de Somma, Fossi di Cancherone, Vesuvius, Campania, Italy (Type Locality for Magnesioferrite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 29673
Mineral:Magnesioferrite and Hematite
Locality:Bocca de Somma, Fossi di Cancherone, Vesuvius, Campania, Italy (Type Locality for Magnesioferrite)
Description:Lustrous crystals of black hematite intergrown with black magnesioferrite. The specimen is strongly magnetic (proof of the presence of magnesioferrite). Mounted in European-style display box for protection.
Overall Size:20x14x12 mm
Crystals:1-11 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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