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

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Dimensions: 45x22x6 mm

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