Magnetite and Unidentified Mineral - 09062102J


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This is one of several magnetite rocks we collected from one of the rock dumps near the Comstock Mine in Iron Springs County, Utah. I'm working on identifying the orange crystals and will update this entry when I figure it out. Below is an enlarged view.

Mineral TypeMagnetite - Fe+2Fe+32O4
Unidentified Crystal
Size11 x 11 x 8 cm
Collection ID09062102J
Collection LocationNear Comstock Mine, Iron Springs County, Utah, USA
37:36.874 N 113:23.576 W
Collection DateJune 21, 2009
TestingMatrix:
Magnetism: Positive, weak
Crystals:
Acetic Acid: Negative Streak: Colorless Hardness: 3-6