A Geoscience Digital Image Library
A Geoscience Digital Image Library
| Title | Sphalerite and magnetite |
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| Description | Magnetite is a lustrous black, magnetic mineral, Fe3O4 (iron oxide). It occurs in crystals of the cubic system, in masses, and as a loose sand. It is one of the important ores of iron (magnetic iron ore) and is a common constituent of igneous and metamorphic rocks. sphalerite, (Zn,Fe)S, is an important ore of zinc and can make a rather attractive cabinet specimen as well. It can have excellent luster and associates with many beautifully colored minerals making it one of the best enhancers of many fine mineral specimens. |
| Location | Canada ▹ Ontario. Near Marathon. |
| Photographer | Darla Sondrol. 2001-07-30. |
| Collection | University of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #169. |
| Key words | Sphalerite, Magnetite, Ontario, Canada |
| Tech details | 555 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens. |
| GeoDIL number | 1388 |
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