.7" Striated Octahedral Magnetite Crystal - Utah

Striated Octahedral Magnetite Crystal - Utah #283938

This is a gorgeous, .7" wide octahedral magnetite crystal covered with striations, collected from Iron County in southwestern Utah. Besides its stunning habit, this magnetite crystal exhibits temporary magnet properties when held near a permanent magnet.

Magnetite is an iron oxide mineral with the chemical formula Fe₃O₄. It is the most magnetic naturally-occurring mineral on Earth and is an important iron ore. It has an iron content of up to 72.4 percent, which explains why it is such a commonly mined iron ore. Magnetite can be found in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rock.

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SPECIES

Magnetite

LOCATION

Iron Springs District, Iron County, Utah

SIZE

.7" wide

.7" Striated Octahedral Magnetite Crystal - Utah

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