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Goethita Irisada

Goethita is a mineral with formula FeO(OH), in the Óxidos group. This specimen comes from Corta San Valentín, La Unión, Cartagena, Región de Murcia, España.

Goethita Irisada from Corta San Valentín, La Unión, Cartagena, Región de Murcia, España — Terrium

Description

Goethite with purple and blue iridescences, botryoidal surface.

Technical data

Catalogue No.
0452
Internal reference
T0059
Composition
FeO(OH)
Name
Goethita
Variety
Irisada
Group
Óxidos
Category
Cavella
Mine
Corta San Valentín
District / Municipality
La Unión
Province
Cartagena
Region
Región de Murcia
Country
España
Size (cm)
4 x 3 x 3
Weight
50 g
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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