Mineral: Magnetite
Locality: Huanggang Mines, Hexigten Banner (Kèshíkèténg Qí), Chifeng (Ulanhad), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
Dimensions: 14,0 x 11,0 x 8,0 cm

Description: Main crystal size: 12,4 cm Large, intact, black crystal taking the form of a rhombic dodecahedron with smaller crystals growing on one side. The whole specimen seems to be floating and has a recrystallized bottom. All crystal faces are very finely striated, which gives them a satiny look. MIM number 1481 Photographer: James Elliott (FMI)

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