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LIMONITE #1 Go on to: #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 Limonite 
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Physical Properties
FeO(OH) . nH2O
Hardness = 4 - 5.5; Shape: Often earthy, or amorphous masses Color: Yellow, brown Streak: yellowish brown Luster: earthy, or silky to dull |
Description
Limonite is a sedimentary mineral, and commonly colors soils and rocks. As a result it is often finely disseminated, mixed with clays and other minerals, or found in massive, amorphous lumps. This specimen is amorphous and earthy. The next two samples are more compact.
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