MN301

Sample ID MN301 • Cabinet E

Magnetite

6.375cm W x 6.07cm H x 4.594cm D • 272g
Sample TypeMineralColorGrey with reddish brown undertonesLusterMetallic
StreakBlack and some reddish brownCleavage/FractureFractureSpecific Gravity3.757
Geographic Location/DateMN. Mohs Hardness 5

Glittery gray rock with dull reddish stone underneath. This is visible on some sides. Some white streaks. Magnetic at every point except one red-purple band. Likely Hematite and Magnetite mixed together.