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Magnetite from Standpipe Hill, Topsham, Sagadahoc County, Maine

 
Magnetite from Standpipe Hill, Topsham, Sagadahoc County, Maine

Magnetite from Standpipe Hill, Topsham, Sagadahoc County, Maine

DESCRIPTION:No. 41606
Mineral:Magnetite
Locality:Standpipe Hill, Topsham, Sagadahoc County, Maine
Description:Striated octahedral dark magnetite crystal in pegmatite matrix with limonite staining around the magnetite. The striated surfaces of the magnetite are caused by growth layers building sequentially.
Overall Size:7x5.5x5 cm
Crystals:22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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