Mass of Black Magnesiochromite

Mass of Black Magnesiochromite from Delight Quarry, Soldiers' Delight Ridge, Baltimore County, Maryland

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Heavy mass of black Magnesiochromite with gray coating on the surfaces.  Ex Jeff Weissman collection #2661. The original label states the mineral as Chromite, but Weissman labeled the specimen as Magnesiochromite (he worked at Excalibur Mineral Corp. and presumably tested the composition).

Locality

Delight Quarry, Soldiers' Delight Ridge, Baltimore County, Maryland

Dimensions

5.0 x 3.5 x 2.8 cm.


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