Name | MAGNETITE | Variety | MAGNETITE | Origin | Yinnietharra (Australia) | Hardness | 5,5 - 6,5 | Composition | Fe2O4 | Crystaline sys. | CUBIC
| Size | 3,5 x 2,7 cm (Aprox) | Weight | 36,5 gr |
Description:
Magnetite is thus called, according to legend, in honour of its discoverer: an ancient Greek shepherd called Magneto who by chance discovered the power of attraction that this mineral had over iron objects. It usually crystallizes in beautiful octahedrons, which sometimes are of great perfection. |
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MAGNETITE
VARIETY MAGNETITE
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