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Object Name |
Limonite |
Object Description |
Block of mustard yellow earthy limonite with one end that appears broken. This sample is included in the Catalogue of the Collection of Minerals in the College of S. C. and can be found on page 115. It was a part of the college's original acquisition from Thomas Cooper in 1821. |
Collector |
Cooper, Thomas, 1759-1839 |
Place of Origin |
Pennsylvania/York County/York |
Rock type |
Mineral |
Chemical Comp |
Hydrous iron oxide |
Sp Grav. |
2.7-4.3 |
Hardness |
4.5 - 5 |
Luster |
Dull |
Streak |
Yellowish brown |
Fracture |
Earthy |
Variety |
Ochre |
People |
Cooper, Thomas, 1759-1839 |
Search Terms |
Catalogue of the Collection of Minerals in the College of S. C. |
Dimensions |
H-2.4 W-2.99 L-3.58 cm |
Catalog Number |
8089 |