Goethite after Helvite with Spessartine
specimen number:
8035642
location:
Wushan Mine, Tongbei, Zhangzhou, Fujian, China
description:
Sharp crystals of what were once helvite to 1.5 cm in size replaced by brown goethite set on a matrix with many sparkling gemmy orange crystals of spessartine measuring to 0.3 cm in size. Crystallized naturally all around as seen in the video in very good condition. Minor purple fluorite also present.
Size: 8.0 x 5.0 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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