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Magnetite (rare cubic crystal form) with Sphalerite from ZCA Mine No. 4, Fowler Ore Body, 2500' Level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York

 
Magnetite (rare cubic crystal form) with Sphalerite from ZCA Mine No. 4, Fowler Ore Body, 2500' Level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York

Magnetite (rare cubic crystal form) with Sphalerite from ZCA Mine No. 4, Fowler Ore Body, 2500' Level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 48835
Mineral:Magnetite (rare cubic crystal form) with Sphalerite
Locality:ZCA Mine No. 4, Fowler Ore Body, 2500' Level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York
Description:Lustrous black magnetite crystals to 8 mm exhibiting the rare cubic crystal form uncommon in this species with translucent yellow sphalerite crystals to 2 mm throughout. See: Cubic and Tetrahexahedral Magnetite in May-June 2008 Rocks and Minerals. Collected 1991-1992. See: Cubic and Tetrahexahedral Magnetite in May-June 2008 Rocks and Minerals
Overall Size:6x4x2 cm
Crystals:1-8 mm
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