Goethite, Marcasite, Calcite

Specimen ID: G9P-EEE

Mineral(s)
Goethite : α-Fe3+O(OH)
Marcasite : FeS2
Calcite : CaCO3
Locality
As recorded:
Fayerweather Quarry, Pepin County, Wisconsin, USA
Mindat locality:
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Clusters of twinned pseudomorphs of twinned maracasite replaced by goethite. The marcasite were apparently growing epitactically on pyrite, producing right angle crosses. Matrix is calcite on sparry dolostone.
Bill Cordua - 26th January 2015
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