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Goethite Psm Psm Pyrite

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MGR805195

Goethite Psm Psm Pyrite

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Description
Locality: 
Guavió Municipality, Gachala, Cundinamarca Department, Colombia
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.5 × 4.1 × 4.3 cm
Description

A well formed strong etched crystal from a small area inside the thrid cavern of the summit cleft - this material is very special, caused by the high translucency. The color-range with steps of blue, blue green and intense pruple makes it look very eye-catching.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Goethite

Formula: 
α-Fe3+O(OH)
Strunz: 
4.00.
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
5.0 - 5.5
Type Locality: 
Hollertszug Mine (Hollerter Zug Mine), Dermbach, Herdorf, Siegerland, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Pyrite

Formula: 
FeS2
Strunz: 
2.EB.05a
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
6.0 - 6.5