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Magnetite from Cerro Huañaquino, NW of Potosí, Potosí Department, Bolivia

 
Magnetite from Cerro Huañaquino, NW of Potosí, Potosí Department, Bolivia

Magnetite from Cerro Huañaquino, NW of Potosí, Potosí Department, Bolivia

DESCRIPTION:No. 21157
Mineral:Magnetite
Locality:Cerro Huañaquino, NW of Potosí, Potosí Department, Bolivia
Description:Superb, mirror-like crystals of magnetite covering one side of block of matrix. The magnetite crystals are exceptionally sharp and well formed (though with minor imperfections). Some of the largest crystals I have seen from this locality.
Overall Size:6x4x3 cm
Crystals:2-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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