Goethite-after-Gypsum
specimen number:
3261040
location:
Potosi mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico
description:
Classic pseudomorph from this locality with black semi lustrous goethite forming hollow casts after now gone crystals of sharply formed gypsum. Secondary gypsum is present. Very neat as one can see in the video the hollow nature on the backside of the piece. In great condition.
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