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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. 55026
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 cluster of crudely crystallized black magnetite crystals exhibiting the rare cubic form on some faces of massive magnetite from the famous 1991-1992 one-time find. 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:	5x4.5x3 cm
Crystals:	1-14 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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