Iridescent Goethite (Turgite) from Mexico DS1453 cube Dimensions (Bird): - 3 x

Dimensions (Bird): - 3 x 1

The mineral is primarily composed of iron oxide and often occurs in association with other iron-bearing minerals in metamorphic and hydrothermal environments

picture sandstone exhibits a hardness ranging from 6 to 7 on the Mohs scale

Weight: 321 grams

Thulite deposits have also been identified in Australia

Iridescent Goethite (Turgite) from Mexico DS1453 cube Dimensions (Bird): - 3 xIridescent Goethite (Turgite) from Mexico Approx. Dimensions: 3x2x2 inches Approx. Weight: 100 grams Locality: Durango, Mexico Turgite from Durango, Mexico is an attractive iron oxide mineral specimen most often found at the historic Ojuela Mine in Mapim, Durango, Mexico. It isnt a distinct mineral species in its own right but is generally described as an iridescent mixture of hematite (Fe? O?) and goethite (FeOOH) formed by alteration of iron