MN330

Sample ID MN330 • Cabinet E

Goethite

12.275cm W x 14.347cm H x 5.334cm D • 1088g
Sample TypeMineralColorBlackLusterGreasy
StreakBrownCleavage/FractureHackly fractureSpecific Gravity3.34
Geographic Location/DateSalisbury CT Mohs Hardness 5

Specimen has cave-like appearance including many black stalactitic formations. Orange rusting is present on many parts. Stalactitic crystals have no full tops. Broken off tops show similar silky luster and radiating striations as MN329. Some sides of crystals appear bubbly and crumbly.