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Goethita

Goethita is a mineral with formula FeO(OH), in the Óxidos group. This specimen comes from Filón Sur, Minas de Tharsis, Alosno, Huelva, Andalucía, España.

Goethita from Filón Sur, Minas de Tharsis, Alosno, Huelva, Andalucía, España — Terrium

Description

Black botryoidal mass with metallic areas. Typical of the deposit.

Technical data

Catalogue No.
0450
Internal reference
T0057
Composition
FeO(OH)
Name
Goethita
Group
Óxidos
Mine
Filón Sur, Minas de Tharsis
District / Municipality
Alosno
Province
Huelva
Region
Andalucía
Country
España
Etymology
From the German mineralogist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, in recognition of his interest in mineralogy.
Quality
Buena
Value trend
Estable

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