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Hematite var. Turgite from Hat Lease, Goldfield District, Esmeralda County, Nevada

 
Hematite var. Turgite from Hat Lease, Goldfield District, Esmeralda County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 34130
Mineral:Hematite var. Turgite
Locality:Hat Lease, Goldfield District, Esmeralda County, Nevada
Description:Iridescent coating of hematite, variety turgite, on massive iron-rich matrix. The turgite has strong colors ranging from blue to purple. Under magnification the entire surface is seen to be covered with minute botryoidal crystals.
Overall Size:3.5x2x2 cm
Crystals:.1-.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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