Magnussonite



The reverse side of the magnussonite specimen MGN4a, showing intergrown, flattened, radial groups of mcgovernite crystals atop a film of calcite.

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Assemblage of glassy, dark brown magnussonite with bright orange-red zincite

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Identifier: MGN4b
Locality: 1020 Stope, 10 ft below 1100 level, west limb, Sterling mine, Ogdensburg
Specimen size: 6 x 4 x 2 cm
Photo credit: Earl R. Verbeek