Hematite ps. After Magnetite (Martite) Uncommon locale

Hanover-Fierro District, Grant Co., New Mexico
Small Cabinet, 6.2 x 3.8 x 2.7 cm
Start Time: 02/05/2009 8:00:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/12/2009 8:09:42 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Martite is an UNCOMMON variety of hematite and is the name given for hematite pseudomorphs after magnetite crystals. This sharp, euhedral, moderately lustrous, grayish-red pseudo has a sharp termination and is from a RARE New Mexico locality for martite - the Hanover-Fierro District of Grant County. Undoubtably old material, but no proof. This was a LARGE magnetite crystal and is neatly accented by a small crystal at the base. Ex Dave Stoudt Collection.

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