Iridescent Goethite (Turgite) from Mexico DS1455 hematite The first photo shows the

The first photo shows the sphere under one of our Convoy C8 Long Wave flashlights

with evidence of its use in ancient cultures like the Celts and the Romans

Discovered relatively recently

All of these masses were originally given names based on cities near where they were found

5x4 inches

Iridescent Goethite (Turgite) from Mexico DS1455 hematite The first photo shows theIridescent Goethite (Turgite) from Mexico Approx. Dimensions: 4. 5x2. 5x1. 5 inches Approx. Weight: 147 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