Goethite, Marcasite

Specimen ID: ENT-JXL

Mineral(s)
Goethite : Fe3+O(OH)
Marcasite : FeS2
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
3.4cm x 2.9cm x 2.9cm
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3.4 x 2.9 x 2.9 cm. A fascinating floater specimen of goethite that has replaced (pseudomorphed) a spiky ball of crystallized marcasite retaining its crystal form perfectly. The triangular form is repeated in small sub-faces all over the crystals. Beautiful specimens from the Egyptian desert. Now, I am told it is too dangerous to go get these, near the border with Libya.
Robert Lavinsky - 11th March 2009
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