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Goethite-Hematite from Staten Island Highlands iron mining district, New York City, Richmond County, New York

 
Goethite-Hematite from Staten Island Highlands iron mining district, New York City, Richmond County, New York

Goethite-Hematite from Staten Island Highlands iron mining district, New York City, Richmond County, New York

Goethite-Hematite from Staten Island Highlands iron mining district, New York City, Richmond County, New York

Goethite-Hematite from Staten Island Highlands iron mining district, New York City, Richmond County, New York

Goethite-Hematite from Staten Island Highlands iron mining district, New York City, Richmond County, New York

Goethite-Hematite from Staten Island Highlands iron mining district, New York City, Richmond County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 78270
Mineral:Goethite-Hematite
Locality:Staten Island Highlands iron mining district, New York City, Richmond County, New York
Description:Elongated cavity lined with lustrous brown-black goethite-hematite crystals in hemispherical aggregates to 8 mm. The dense compact fibrous structure of the goethite-hematite crystals is visible on the edges. From iron deposits first mined in 1830. Ex. Earl Verbeek collection
Overall Size:12.5x6.5x4 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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