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TitleMartite
DescriptionMartite is hematite, Fe2O3 (iron oxide), that is pseudomorphic after magnetite, and it is characterized by its fine-grained polycrystalline nature.
LocationPeru. Near Arequipa.
PhotographerNessa Eull. 2001-07-25.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #370.
Key wordsMartite, Peru
Tech details624 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number1335