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Goethite on Smoky Quartz from Lake George district, Park County, Colorado

 
Goethite on Smoky Quartz from Lake George district, Park County, Colorado

Goethite on Smoky Quartz from Lake George district, Park County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 13689
Mineral:Goethite on Smoky Quartz
Locality:Lake George district, Park County, Colorado
Description:Dense crystalline mass of black goethite crystals covering a 6x3.5 cm area of quartz and feldspar matrix. The goethite has elongated, tapering terminations and are translucent brown at the tip - looks beautiful under magnification.
Overall Size:9x6x5 cm
Crystals:4-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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