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Magnesioferrite and Hematite from Monte Somma-Vesuvius Complex, Napoli, Campania, Italy (Type Locality for Magnesioferrite)

 
Magnesioferrite and Hematite from Monte Somma-Vesuvius Complex, Napoli, Campania, Italy (Type Locality for Magnesioferrite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 37138
Mineral:Magnesioferrite and Hematite
Locality:Monte Somma-Vesuvius Complex, Napoli, 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). Collected in 1883
Overall Size:25x15x4 mm
Crystals:.2-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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