Hematite with Goethite. Iron Hill Mining District, Doña Ana County, New Mexico, USA. 26 x 22 x 8 cm (10.24 x 8.66 x 3.15 in)... (Total: 2 Items)

Description

Hematite with Goethite
Iron Hill Mining District, Doña Ana County, New Mexico, USA
26 x 22 x 8 cm (10.24 x 8.66 x 3.15 in)

Most of this enormous specimen is composed of splendidly-formed Goethite botryoides, many of which are cloaked with a finely detailed tapestry of stalactitic Goethite. The largest of these botryoidal clusters reaches a respectable 5.0 centimeters in diameter. The Hematite has a metallic grey hue that is complete with rust-red accents and a nice metallic sheen; the brighter color and luster from the Hematite acts as a gently contrasting frame around the stalactites at the center of the specimen. The Goethite adds a little extra color to the piece, shifting between more traditional grey colors to vibrant displays of rusty-orange and olive-green. This piece comes with a custom acrylic base.

From the collection of Daniel "Dan" R. Kennedy.

More Information: This piece is in excellent condition.


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