AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Russia > Native Iron |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 77201 |
Mineral: | Native Iron |
Locality: | Khungtukun Massif, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia |
Description: | Sawn slice of rare native iron, naturally occurring elemental iron, disseminated throughout gray basalt. Native iron is uncommon because of iron's propensity to combine with other elements to form more stable minerals, and rapid oxidation to rust. Ex. Charles M. Noll collection #CN4850; ex. Marquette University |
Overall Size: | 9x7.5x0.5 cm |
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Archived: | For reference only |
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