Iridescent Goethite (Turgite) from Mexico DS1453 chalcoyprite and exhibits the optical phenomenon

and exhibits the optical phenomenon of double refraction where an object viewed through the calcite will appear doubled

often displaying hues of blue

Dimensions: 45x22x6 mm

Weight: 30 grams

3-prong acrylic stand included

Iridescent Goethite (Turgite) from Mexico DS1453 chalcoyprite and exhibits the optical phenomenonIridescent 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