A high concentration of a magnetic mineral was found near the top of two cores from the Indian Ocean. Magnetic properties of the sediment suggest an in situ formation. X-ray and magnetic data show that the mineral is between magnetite and maghemite in structure, and the formation of such a mineral in the deep sea environment is considered.

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