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Magnetite pseudomorph after Hematite with Dolomite, Stilpnomelane from Sterling Mine, Antwerp, Jefferson County, New York

 
Magnetite pseudomorph after Hematite with Dolomite, Stilpnomelane from Sterling Mine, Antwerp, Jefferson County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 8653
Mineral:Magnetite pseudomorph after Hematite with Dolomite, Stilpnomelane
Locality:Sterling Mine, Antwerp, Jefferson County, New York
Description:Lustrous black drusy magnetite pseudomorphs after hematite with yellowish rosettes of dolomite to 10 mm diameter and brain-like formation of pale green stilpnomelane. Collected ca. 1840. Formerly in the collection of Georgetown University. Ex. Sidebottom collection #350
Overall Size:10x8x5 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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