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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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 41278
Mineral:Hematite pseudomorphs after Magnetite
Locality:Payśn Matru, 240 km south of Mendoza, Malargue Department, Argentina
Description:Sparkling metallic hematite pseudomorphs after octahedral magnetite crystals up to 19 mm on edge. The specimen is fully crystallized on all sides with only a small point of attachment on the bottom. The specimen is not magnetic.
Overall Size:3.5x2x2 cm
Crystals:1-19 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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