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Goethite pseudomorphs after Gypsum from Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Goethite pseudomorphs after Gypsum from Chihuahua, Mexico

Goethite pseudomorphs after Gypsum from Chihuahua, Mexico

Goethite pseudomorphs after Gypsum from Chihuahua, Mexico

Goethite pseudomorphs after Gypsum from Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 57958
Mineral:Goethite pseudomorphs after Gypsum
Locality:Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Lustrous botryoidal black goethite crystals to 1 mm forming hollow pseudomorphs after slender gypsum crystals. The gypsum crystallized first, was overgrown with goethite, then the gypsum dissolved leaving hollow epimorphs. Ex. Thomas A. Penney (1934-2019) collection #209
Overall Size:5x1.5x1.5 cm
Crystals:1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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