Iridescent Goethite (Turgite) from Mexico DS1449 rutile in quartz massive golden calcite crystals

massive golden calcite crystals

The unique shifting colors

Weight: 743 grams

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Iridescent Goethite (Turgite) from Mexico DS1449 rutile in quartz massive golden calcite crystalsIridescent Goethite (Turgite) from Mexico Approx. Dimensions: 5x2. 5x2 inches Approx. Weight: 176 grams Locality: Durango, Mexico Turgite from Durango, Mexico is an attractive iron oxide mineral specimen most often found at the historic Ojuela Mine in Mapim, Durango, Mexico. It isnt a distinct mineral species in its own right but is generally described as an iridescent mixture of hematite (Fe? O?) and goethite (FeOOH) formed by alteration of iron