Need help identifying

oberon702

Greenie
Mar 11, 2019
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Las Vegas, NV
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Prospecting
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I need help trying to identify this dark gray colored mineral. It was found in the Goodsprings Mining District south of Las Vegas, NV. Granite dike intrustions to adjacent limestone / dolostone beds.

I have a piece of almost pure hematite of similar size and the rock in question feels considerably heavier. I am assuming it is of a higher density.

Mohes hardness between 3-4. Metallic luster on fresh face, dull metallic luster on weathered side of rock.

Non-magnetic

Dark Gray Streak against concrete

Any and all thoughts are appreciated!
 

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