Magnetite after Hematite with Quartz, Hedenbergite
specimen number:
4571462
location:
Mega Horio, Serifos Island, Milos, South Aegean, Greece
description:
A cluster of bladed crystals of what were once hematite measuring to 3.0 cm in diameter, these now replaced by crystallized magnetite and set on a matrix with green crystallized quartz. This is in great condition. The green color in the quartz is due to hedenbergite.
Size: 7.8 x 5.0 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Catherine J. & Bruce Paul Gaber
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