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Goethite on Quartz with Microcline
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This is one of those one-off, quirky specimens which makes you smile simply because it is that bit different from the norm. The Lake George Area in Park County, Colorado, is well known for its fine Fluorite, Microcline Feldspar and smoky Quartz, but in this delightful miniature, it is the superbly crystallised Goethite which takes centre stage. Excellent acicular Goethite crystals of typically 1.7 cm tall and up to 2.5 cm, form a densely packed cluster covering one face and a part-prism of smoky Quartz, itself with a partial-coating of pink and cream Microcline Feldspar. The coal-black Goethite crystals are developed as single blades and wheat-sheaf clusters with a bright metallic silky lustre. A charming specimen from the Josef Clemente Collection of southern Germany.
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SpeciesGoethite, Quartz, Microcline
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.8 x 4.7 x 3.0 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityUSA, Colorado, Lake George area
Current owner
Unknown Owner
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| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Crystal Classics | Not disclosed |
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iridescent botryoidal crusts, stalactitic forms, and rare euhedral crystals; a striking, affordable display mineral with strong color.Regional guide
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