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Magnetite from Cerro Huañaquino, NW of Potosí, Potosí Department, Bolivia

 
Magnetite from Cerro Huañaquino, NW of Potosí, Potosí Department, Bolivia

Magnetite from Cerro Huañaquino, NW of Potosí, Potosí Department, Bolivia

DESCRIPTION:No. 38903
Mineral:Magnetite
Locality:Cerro Huañaquino, NW of Potosí, Potosí Department, Bolivia
Description:Double sided plate covered with octahedral dark metallic magnetite crystals. The magnetite crystals have silky surface luster. They grew in a constricted vein that pinched out in areas to prevent complete development, but most on the front are complete.
Overall Size:10x6x3.5 cm
Crystals:3-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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