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Magnetite Psm Hematite

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Magnetite Psm Hematite

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Description
Locality: 
Vallone Stope, Cape Calamita Mine, Capoliveri, Elba, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.5 × 5.6 × 4 cm
Weight: 
173.00gr
Description

Interesting pseudomorphosis of magnetite on crystals of hematite from the basal part of the Capo Calamita deposit.

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

Hematite

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