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Magnetite

ex Franke, Erfurt collection, ex Schmettzer, Bretten
Classic Locality

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Description
Locality: 
El Laco, San Pedro de Atacama, El Loa Province, Antofagasta Region, Chile
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.2 × 5.2 × 4 cm
Largest Crystal: 
1.80cm
Description

Pseudohexagonal magnetite crystals on matrix from a very large fe deposit in chile, see mindat. The specimen was bought by mr.schmettzer in bretten, germany on 22.11.1979.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Magnetite

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