Goethite, Quartz
Posted by: Raymond McDougall on 07.05.2020 | Filed under:

Goethite, Quartz

 

Specimen # 20024
Mineral: Goethite on Quartz
Location: Lake George, Park Co., Colorado, USA
Size: 5.1 x 3.1 x 1.9 cm

 

Specimen # 200250
Mineral: Goethite on Quartz
Location: Lake George, Park Co., Colorado, USA
Size: 5.1 x 3.1 x 1.9 cm

Description

Detailed Description

Groups of radiating goethite crystals perched at the top of a smoky quartz crystal. The goethite crystals are sharp. lustrous, deep brown blades. The smoky quartz crystal is sharp with good lustre and has a lighter-coloured termination at the base (as photographed). Near the top termination of the quartz, the prism faces are lightly dusted with sparkling goethite crystals. In excellent condition, very minor rubs. A beautiful piece.

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