Goethite-after-Helvite with Spessartine
specimen number:
8037607
location:
Wushan mine, Tongbei, Fujian, China
description:
A large crystal of what was once helvite 2.5 cm across now replaced by brownish-black goethite. This set nicely on a matrix scattered throughout all sides with brilliant orange gemmy spessartine crystals. In very good condition.
Size: 5.5 x 5.0 2.0 cm (miniature)
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