Hematite, Magnetite

Specimen ID: U95-70N

Mineral(s)
Hematite : Fe2O3
Magnetite : Fe2+Fe3+2O4
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
3.4cm x 2.7cm x 2.4cm
Events

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3.4 x 2.7 x 2.4 cm. A complete octahedron of magnetite has been replaced (pseudomorphed) by hematite, retaining the octahedral form of the original magnetite. You can see interesting concentric triangular-shaped terracing on the faces.
Robert Lavinsky - 22nd April 2008
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