Magnetite
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These magnetites came out in good quantity, but very few had this degree of fineness: the intense, gleaming steely luster, razor sharpness, and absence of the corroded/oxidized crystals that mar so many of these. The large crystal in the center measures 1.5 cm across.
Product details
SpeciesMagnetite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.9 x 4.0 x 3.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBolivia, Potosí, Cerro Huañaquina
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Magnetite
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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