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Magnetite

Ex-David J. Eicher Collection; ex-John H. Eicher Collection

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Description
Locality: 
Monterrey Mine, Mapimí, Mapimí Municipality, Durango, Mexico
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
11 × 8.2 × 4.9 cm
Description

A large cabinet piece from an old collection with numerous small triangular crystals of magnetite scattered across a dense iron-rich matrix. Scarce, old-time material from a famous Mexican locality, acquired by John H. Eicher in the 1940s. Due to the object’s size and weight, final shipping costs will be determined on auction win.

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
David J. Eicher

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