Goethite Geode

Object/Artifact

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Museum of Arts and Sciences

Name/Title

Goethite Geode

Entry/Object ID

A1998.06.01

Description

Goethite Geode Iron Oxide USA, GA, Webster Preston, GA Geode, dark brown inside, Rust colored outside Mass of guethite crystals are called "needle iron stone" Goethite needles along one side of interior, bumps (Stalactiles?) along opposite side

Collection

Permanent Collection

Acquisition

Accession

A1998.06.01

Source or Donor

William A. Christy

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of William A. Christy

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

approx 8 x 8 x 9" Interior depth 7"