AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Mexico > Hematite pseudomorphs after Magnetite (Martite) |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 52191 |
Mineral: | Hematite pseudomorphs after Magnetite (Martite) |
Locality: | Cerro de Mercado, Durango, Mexico |
Description: | Sharp, well-formed hematite pseudomorphs after octahedral magnetite crystals to 12 mm. This formation was formerly known as a separate mineral, martite, but it is now understood that this is a pseudomorph after magnetite. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection; acquired from George Burnham (1914-2008), owner Burminco (Monrovia, California) |
Overall Size: | 7x5.5x4 cm |
Crystals: | 3-12 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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