Goethite replacing Siderite on Quartz with Fluorite
specimen number:
1652972
location:
Bounder End Cross Vein, Rampgill Mine, Nenthead, Cumbria, England, UK
description:
Crystals of rhombohedral siderite measuring to almost 1.0 cm in size are in the process of being replaced by goethite. These are scattered across the top of a crystallized quartz matrix. Colorless gemmy crystals of fluorite are present as well. In good condition and collected in 2003.
Questions about this specimen?
Send an email
or call us: 314-341-1811.
Related by Mineral (Goethite):
Goethite — Italy
Origin: Elba, Tuscany, Italy
Number: (9302341)
Size: 4.5 x 3.5 x 3.0 cm (miniature)
Goethite — Czech Republic
Origin: Pribram, Bohemia, Czech Republic
Number: (1052701)
Size: 12.0 x 6.5 x 6.0 cm (cabinet)

