AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Greenland > Iron (native) |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 33614 |
Mineral: | Iron (native) |
Locality: | Qeqertarsuaq Island (Disko Island), Kitaa Province, Greenland |
Description: | Slab of black basalt showing native iron blebs evenly distributed throughout. Note this occurrence is proven to be terrestrial native iron, not meteoric origin. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #017 |
Overall Size: | 12x5x1 cm |
Crystals: | .2-1 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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