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Magnetite (rare cubic crystals) from ZCA Mine #4, 2500' level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York

 
Magnetite (rare cubic crystals) from ZCA Mine #4, 2500' level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York

Magnetite (rare cubic crystals) from ZCA Mine #4, 2500' level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 43378
Mineral:Magnetite (rare cubic crystals)
Locality:ZCA Mine #4, 2500' level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York
Description:Double-sided cluster of lustrous black magnetite crystals exhibiting the rare cubic form (magnetite usually forms octahedrons). For more information on this classic 1991 find see article in May-June 2008 issue of Rocks and Minerals, pages 224-239.
Overall Size:5.5x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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