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Magnetite on Dolomite from New Idria District, San Benito County, California

 
Magnetite on Dolomite from New Idria District, San Benito County, California

Magnetite on Dolomite from New Idria District, San Benito County, California

Magnetite on Dolomite from New Idria District, San Benito County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 30494
Mineral:Magnetite on Dolomite
Locality:New Idria District, San Benito County, California
Description:Dense mixture of black magnetite crystals up to .2 mm intergrown with rhombic, white crystals of dolomite up to 5 mm. Fully crystallized on all sides - no damage. Lininger's label lists the wrong location. Ex. Jay Lininger (1939-2004) California reference collection
Overall Size:5.5x5.5x4 cm
Crystals:.2-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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