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Magnetite exhibiting rare cubic habit (set of 8 crystals) from ZCA Mine No. 4, Fowler Ore Body, 2500' Level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York

 
Magnetite exhibiting rare cubic habit (set of 8 crystals) from ZCA Mine No. 4, Fowler Ore Body, 2500' Level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York

Magnetite exhibiting rare cubic habit (set of 8 crystals) from ZCA Mine No. 4, Fowler Ore Body, 2500' Level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York

Magnetite exhibiting rare cubic habit (set of 8 crystals) from ZCA Mine No. 4, Fowler Ore Body, 2500' Level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 73120
Mineral:Magnetite exhibiting rare cubic habit (set of 8 crystals)
Locality:ZCA Mine No. 4, Fowler Ore Body, 2500' Level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York
Description:Set of 10 lustrous black-metallic magnetite crystals in a 35 mm diameter display case. The magnetite crystals are rare cubic form (magnetite is normally octahedral form) from a one-time 1991-2 find. Collected 1991-1992. See: Cubic and Tetrahexahedral Magnetite in May-June 2008 Rocks and Minerals
Overall Size:35 mm case
Crystals:1.5-5.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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