Goethite-replacing-Helvite with Spessartine
specimen number:
8111227
location:
Wushan Mine, Tongbei, Zhangzhou, Fujian, China
description:
A large sharp crystal of what was helvite 4.0 cm across now replaced by black is brown goethite. This set on a matrix with sparkling gemmy orange spessartine crystals averaging 0.3 cm in size. In great condition.
Size: 6.5 x 6.0 x 2.5 cm (small-cabinet)
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