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Hematite pseudomorphs after Magnetite from Payśn Matru, 240 km south of Mendoza, Malargue Department, Argentina

 
Hematite pseudomorphs after Magnetite from Payśn Matru, 240 km south of Mendoza, Malargue Department, Argentina

DESCRIPTION:No. 37110
Mineral:Hematite pseudomorphs after Magnetite
Locality:Payśn Matru, 240 km south of Mendoza, Malargue Department, Argentina
Description:Three octahedral hematite pseudomorphs after magnetite crystals up to 18 mm. A magnetism test indicates the a small amount of magnetite remains in the core. The surfaces are completely specular hematite.
Overall Size:28x20x20 mm
Crystals:8-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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