Galaxite

Galaxite

Galaxite is a mineral with the chemical formula (Mn,Fe,Mg)(Al,Fe)2O4. It is named after the area it is found in, Galax, North Carolina. It has a metallic luster and is brownish red. It also leaves a brownish red streak. It is rated 7.5 on the Mohs Scale.

External links

* [http://www.mindat.org/min-1639.html mindat.org]
*http://webmineral.com/data/Galaxite.shtml


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