{"product_id":"rhodocrosite-massive-alma-park-county-colorado-usa-copy","title":"Magnetite (Massive)- Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnetite (Massive)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.9 × 2.8 × 2.6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original vintage collection label, catalog no. 130, included with specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA substantial massive Magnetite specimen displaying dark charcoal-gray to nearly black coloration, with contrasting rusty brown and ochre iron-oxide staining across its rugged surfaces. The specimen features an irregular, angular form with a dense, fine-grained texture. Areas of darker, relatively smooth mineralization contrast with the rougher, earthy brown surfaces, highlighting the natural weathering and oxidation of this iron-rich material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnetite is an iron oxide mineral with the chemical formula Fe₃O₄ and is best known for its strong magnetic properties. An important iron ore mineral, it occurs in a variety of geological environments, including igneous, metamorphic, and hydrothermal deposits. The Gaffney area of Cherokee County, South Carolina, lies within a region with a history of iron mineralization and mining, making this vintage-labeled specimen an interesting example of southeastern United States mineralogy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crystalary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67978217717891,"sku":"barrydwr5-1of2-130","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0390\/4634\/8931\/files\/IMG_38102.jpg?v=1792525590","url":"https:\/\/www.thecrystalary.com\/products\/rhodocrosite-massive-alma-park-county-colorado-usa-copy","provider":"The Crystalary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}