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Goethita

Goethita is a mineral with formula FeO(OH), in the Óxidos group. This specimen comes from Cuevas del Almanzora, Almería, Andalucía, España.

Goethita from Cuevas del Almanzora, Almería, Andalucía, España — Terrium

Description

Botryoidal formation with reddish metallic areas. Ferruginous alteration.

Technical data

Catalogue No.
0533
Internal reference
X0096
Composition
FeO(OH)
Name
Goethita
Group
Óxidos
Associations
Hematites
District / Municipality
Cuevas del Almanzora
Province
Almería
Region
Andalucía
Country
España
Etymology
In honor of the German poet, novelist, and scientist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
Quality
Buena
Value trend
Estable

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