AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from New Jersey > Magnetite |
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DESCRIPTION: | No. 30375 |
Mineral: | Magnetite |
Locality: | Laurel Hill (Snake Hill) Quarry, Secaucus, Hudson County, New Jersey |
Description: | Sparkling cluster of dark metallic, octahedral magnetite crystals on diabase matrix. Magnetite from Snake Hill is the best found in New Jersey and sought-after by collectors. The New Jersey Turnpike (I-95) now cuts through the side of Snake Hill. |
Overall Size: | 10x4x2 cm |
Crystals: | .5-6 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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