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Hematite Psm Magnetite

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Hematite Psm Magnetite

Classic Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Dypingdal, Snarum, Modum, Viken, Norway
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
2.7 × 1.8 × 1.5 cm
Description

The octahedral crystal is 16 mm across, termination is sharp, all faces with wonderful metallic luster. The crystal is set exposed on light matrix. Very rare pseudomorph cast from this very uncommon locality!

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