Goethite after Siderite with Hematite, Schorl, Microcline
specimen number:
1451081
location:
Erongo Mts, Namibia
description:
Sharp rhombohedral crystals of what were once siderite measuring to 2.0 cm in size, these now replaced by brown goethite. Partially coated by specular hematite crystals, these are across a cluster of microcline crystals with a lustrous black crystal of schorl. In good condition all around, a good combination specimen.
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