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Native Iron from Khungtukun Massif, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia

 
Native Iron from Khungtukun Massif, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia

Native Iron from Khungtukun Massif, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia

Native Iron from Khungtukun Massif, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia

Native Iron from Khungtukun Massif, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia

Native Iron from Khungtukun Massif, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia

DESCRIPTION:No. 77201
Mineral:Native Iron
Locality:Khungtukun Massif, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
Description:Sawn slice of rare native iron, naturally occurring elemental iron, disseminated throughout gray basalt. Native iron is uncommon because of iron's propensity to combine with other elements to form more stable minerals, and rapid oxidation to rust. Ex. Charles M. Noll collection #CN4850; ex. Marquette University
Overall Size:9x7.5x0.5 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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