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Magnetite octahedrons (uncommon locale) ex Schlichter Coll.
- El Laco magnetite deposit, Antofagasta Region, Chile
- Cabinet, 12.9 x 6.7 x 2.6 cm
- Start Time: 08/28/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 09/02/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Sharp, rust-brown to battleship-gray, moderately lustrous, magnetite octahedrons form a very sculptural CABINET plate from an uncommon locale in Chile. The octos are to 2.0 cm. El Laco is a highly unusual lava flow consisting primarily of magnetite! Essentially pristine, with only a bit of pheriphery wear. An excellent and uncommon specimen from the Schlichter Collection. Very rich iron ore!