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Hematite var. Turgite from Zacatecas, Mexico

 
Hematite var. Turgite from Zacatecas, Mexico

Hematite var. Turgite from Zacatecas, Mexico

Hematite var. Turgite from Zacatecas, Mexico

Hematite var. Turgite from Zacatecas, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 56716
Mineral:Hematite var. Turgite
Locality:Zacatecas, Mexico
Description:Botryoidal hematite crystals to in rounded aggregates to 10 mm diameter with colorful iridescent turgite (altered hematite-goethite) surfaces that vary from green to pink. Ex. Thomas A. Penney (1934-2019) collection #333
Overall Size:6x3.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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