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Magnetite

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Magnetite

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Description
Locality: 
Lercheltini, Binn, Goms, Valais, Switzerland
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.5 × 3 × 2.5 cm
Description

A razor-sharp terminated crystal (7mm across) with mirror-like luster attractively perched on matrix. Magnetite from alpine clefts represents a great rarity and the particular specimen is on best quality and very aesthetic. Undamaged, matrix is sawed at the base and stands alone.

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