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Goethite pseudomorphs after Marcasite over Fluorite from Masson Hill Quarry, Matlock, Derbyshire, England

 
Goethite pseudomorphs after Marcasite over Fluorite from Masson Hill Quarry, Matlock, Derbyshire, England

Goethite pseudomorphs after Marcasite over Fluorite from Masson Hill Quarry, Matlock, Derbyshire, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 58417
Mineral:Goethite pseudomorphs after Marcasite over Fluorite
Locality:Masson Hill Quarry, Matlock, Derbyshire, England
Description:Sharp brown goethite pseudomorphs after tabular rhombohedral marcasite crystals to 3 mm over limonite-stained cubic fluorite crystals to 4 mm. The exposed edges reveal the original marcasite crystals completely altered to goethite. Ex. W. Keller #363; ex. P. Freeman (UK)
Overall Size:26x22x16 mm
Crystals:1-3 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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