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

DESCRIPTION:	No. 50529
Mineral:	Magnetite (rare cubic and tetrahexahedral crystal form)
Locality:	ZCA Mine No. 4, Fowler Ore Body, 2500' Level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York
Description:	Large lustrous black magnetite crystals with rare cubic and tetrahexahedral crystal form (magnetite is commonly octahedral) on massive magnetite matrix. For more information 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. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #682b; originally acquired in 1994 from Schuyler Alverson
Overall Size:	4x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:	1-6 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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