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Hematite Psm Magnetite

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Hematite Psm Magnetite

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Description
Locality: 
Payun Volcano, Altiplano de Payun Matru, Mendoza, Argentina
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.2 × 2.36 × 2.2 cm
Largest Crystal: 
3.00cm
Description

Very striking three dimensional Hematite after Magnetite.  Argentine Pseudo-morph showing Magnetite form with super lustre.

Octahedral hopper like growths.  Pristine floater with no damage.  Some what skeletal in appearance.

Ex my personal collection  X109

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Hematite

Formula: 
Fe2O3
Strunz: 
4.CB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
5.0 - 6.0

Magnetite

Formula: 
Fe2+Fe3+2O4
Strunz: 
4.BB.05
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
5.5 - 6.5
Streak: 
Black

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