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Hematite pseudomorphs after Magnetite (Martite) from Iron Mountain, Iron Springs District, Iron County, Utah

 
Hematite pseudomorphs after Magnetite (Martite) from Iron Mountain, Iron Springs District, Iron County, Utah

DESCRIPTION:No. 30069
Mineral:Hematite pseudomorphs after Magnetite (Martite)
Locality:Iron Mountain, Iron Springs District, Iron County, Utah
Description:Lustrous octahedral crystals of metallic magnetite, partially altered to hematite pseudomorphs after magnetite, also known as Martite. The specimen still attracts a magnet indicating substantial magnetite remains.
Overall Size:7x4.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-3.5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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