Magnetite, Epidote, Diopside, Clinochlore

Specimen ID: T1N-RWV

Mineral(s)
Magnetite : Fe2+Fe3+2O4
Epidote : (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Diopside : CaMgSi2O6
Clinochlore : Mg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8
Locality
Mindat locality:
Events

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There is less twinning in the magnetite than there is in many specimens from this locality.
Tony Peterson - 6th July 2017

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There is less twinning in the magnetite than there is in many specimens from this locality.
Tony Peterson - 6th July 2017

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There is also some clinochlore in this view.
Tony Peterson - 6th July 2017

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Tony Peterson - 6th July 2017

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And a little magnetite, as well.
Tony Peterson - 6th July 2017

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Tony Peterson - 6th July 2017

Mindat.org Photo of the Day

Tony Peterson - 14th August 2017

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Stereo pair. There is also some clinochlore in this view.
Tony Peterson - 7th November 2017

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Stereo pair. With abundant reflected images and transparent crystals, it's a demanding scene for any stacking algorithm. Don't zoom in too much or you'll see a lot of artifacts.
Tony Peterson - 9th January 2020
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