Samtblende
A variety of Goethite
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About Samtblende
Formula:
α-Fe3+O(OH)
A fuzzy variety of goethite with a velvety luster created by carpets of microscopic acicular crystals forming crusts or balls. The name is derived from the German word for "velvet" and is often used for this variety in Germany and Bohemia.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
26893 (as Samtblende)
1719 (as Goethite)
1719 (as Goethite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:26893:8 (as Samtblende)
mindat:1:1:1719:6 (as Goethite)
mindat:1:1:1719:6 (as Goethite)
Similar Names
| Sammetblende | A variety of Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
| Sammtblende | A variety of Goethite | Fe3+O(OH) |
Chemistry of Samtblende
Mindat Formula:
α-Fe3+O(OH)
Elements listed:
Common Associates
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Samtblende
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Localities for Samtblende
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Austria | |
| Schulz (1984) |
Germany | |
| www.clara-mineralien.de (2020) +5 other references |
USA | |
| in the personal collection of Jennifer ... |
La Mina De CAPn and Carol Mine, Llano County, Texas, USA