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Magnetite from Union Hill Mine, Hanover District, Grant County, New Mexico

 
Magnetite from Union Hill Mine, Hanover District, Grant County, New Mexico

Magnetite from Union Hill Mine, Hanover District, Grant County, New Mexico

Magnetite from Union Hill Mine, Hanover District, Grant County, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 58845
Mineral:Magnetite
Locality:Union Hill Mine, Hanover District, Grant County, New Mexico
Description:Sharp, well defined octahedral gray-black magnetite crystals in a shallow cavity in massive magnetite. The magnetite crystals have brownish limonite in crevices the result of oxidation of the magnetite crystals. Ex. B. Gaber collection, acquired from Ray DeMark
Overall Size:4.5x3.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:4-16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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