| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from New Jersey > Magnetite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 43149 |
| Mineral: | Magnetite |
| Locality: | Cannon Iron Mine, Ringwood Iron Mining District, Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Description: | Heavy mass of crystallized magnetite, the principle iron ore in the mine, now a Superfund Cleanup Site. The old label identifies the specimen as hematite, but it is magnetic indicating it is at least partially magnetite. Ex. Upsala College; ex. Whalen |
| Overall Size: | 6x3.5x4 cm |
| Crystals: | 1-4 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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