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Goethite pseudomorph after Siderite from Hüttenberg, Carinthia, Austria

 
Goethite pseudomorph after Siderite from Hüttenberg, Carinthia, Austria

Goethite pseudomorph after Siderite from Hüttenberg, Carinthia, Austria

Goethite pseudomorph after Siderite from Hüttenberg, Carinthia, Austria

DESCRIPTION:No. 39755
Mineral:Goethite pseudomorph after Siderite
Locality:Hüttenberg, Carinthia, Austria
Description:Triangular specimen of sooty brown goethite pseudomorphs after rhombohedral siderite crystals up to 5 mm across. The siderite formed first, then was replaced atom by atom by goethite maintaining the original shape of the siderite. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #8028; ex. Oren Root collection at Hamilton College
Overall Size:6.5x5x2 cm
Crystals:4-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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