Magnetite - 09062101J


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This piece of magnetite possessed the largest crystals of those we found on July 21st. Although, even at that, the longest edge on any of the crystals is no more than 6 mm.

Mineral TypeMagnetite - Fe+2Fe+32O4
Size6.5 x 5.5 x 2.5 cm
Collection ID09062101J
Collection LocationNear Comstock Mine, Iron Springs County, Utah, USA
37:36.874 N 113:23.576 W
Collection DateJune 21, 2009
Testing Results

Magnetism: Positive, weak
Streak: Dark Gray
Hardness: 3-6