Iridescent Goethite (Turgite) from Mexico DS1455 hematite Locality: Zeca De Souza Mine

Locality: Zeca De Souza Mine

All of these masses were originally given names based on cities near where they were found

Moonstone can occur in various colors

It often occurs in a botryoidal form

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Iridescent Goethite (Turgite) from Mexico DS1455 hematite Locality: Zeca De Souza MineIridescent Goethite (Turgite) from Mexico Approx. Dimensions: 4. 5x2. 5x1. 5 inches Approx. Weight: 147 grams Locality: Durango, Mexico Turgite from Durango, Mexico is an attractive iron oxide mineral specimen most often found at the historic Ojuela Mine in Mapim, Durango, Mexico. It isnt a distinct mineral species in its own right but is generally described as an iridescent mixture of hematite (Fe? O?) and goethite (FeOOH) formed by alteration of