Hematite pseudo Magnetite (variety martita)
Group of octahedral crystals of pseudomorphic magnetite hematite, with very well defined faces and edges. On the faces of the Hematite, a second generation of the same mineral has formed, with fine laminar and very bright crystals.The crystals were formed in the fumaroles of the El Payún Matrú volcano.
The piece measures ± 3 x 3 and is mounted on a 3 x 3 cm methacrylate base. The largest crystal is ± 1.5 cm edges.
Payún Matru Volcano, Malargüe, Malargüe Department, Mendoza Province Argentina (2006)
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