Cubic Magnetite (classic locale)

Item Description

Simply put, some of the most classic magnetites from North America are those from Balmat, New York. These are some of the most distinctive and eye-catching magnetite specimens in the world due to their cubic habit. This is an impressive fairly large metallic-gray cube with brilliant luster and slightly modified faces. I'm told that these specimens were mined in the early 1990s, and are not common on the market today. Complete all-around. The frontal display face has only two gently bruised corners, which are certainly only a modest detraction. A very fine thumbnail display specimen of this well-known material from New York. Strongly magnetic, as you would expect. Valued by the former dealer at $250.