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TitleMagnetite with pyrite and pyerhotite(taconite)
DescriptionMagnetite, Fe3O4 (iron oxide), is a natural magnet, hence the name, giving it a very nice distinguishing characteristic.
LocationUSA ▹ Wyoming ▹ Fremont
PhotographerDarla Sondrol. 2001-07-30.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #383.
Key wordsMagnetite, Pyrite, Pyerhotite, Taconite, Wyoming
Tech details905 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number1383