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Limonita Botroidal

Limonita is a mineral with formula FeO(OH)·nH₂O, in the Mineraloides (Óxidos) group. This specimen comes from Mina Trinidad, Guaro–Coín–Monda, Málaga, España.

Limonita Botroidal from Mina Trinidad, Guaro–Coín–Monda, Málaga, España — Terrium

Description

Yellowish-brown botryoidal formation. Earthy texture.

History of this specimen

From the mine that is dangerous today. People have died collecting these limonites.

Technical data

Catalogue No.
0460
Internal reference
T0067
Composition
FeO(OH)·nH₂O
Name
Limonita
Variety
Botroidal
Group
Mineraloides (Óxidos)
Mine
Mina Trinidad
District / Municipality
Guaro–Coín–Monda
Province
Málaga
Country
España
Etymology
From the Greek «leimōn», “meadow”, for the yellow-brown tone of its earthy varieties.
Quality
Buena
Value trend
Estable

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