Magnetite
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Choice cluster of finely-tiered, offset Magnetite octahedra from Laila Base Camp (13, 615 feet) in Pakistan. Save for the contacted base, all four Magnetite crystals are completely striated, with very good metallic luster and grey-black color. The largest crystal is 2 cm on edge. From the collections of both Dr. Ed David and Herb Obodda.
Product details
SpeciesMagnetite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.5 x 2.5 x 1.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityPakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Laila
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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iconic magnetic iron oxide with crisp octahedral crystals, mirror luster on matrix, and coveted Huanggang (Inner Mongolia) specimens for collectorsRegional guide
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