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    Goethite (/ˈɡɜːrtaɪt/, US also /ˈɡoʊθaɪt/) is a mineral of the diaspore group, consisting of iron(III) oxide-hydroxide, specifically the α-polymorph. It...
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    within the matrix that control goethite crystal size and shape. Because of this, the main factor influencing goethite crystal growth is the chitin fibers...
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    different minerals (polymorphs) denoted by the Greek letters α, β, γ and δ. Goethite, α-FeO(OH), has been used as an ochre pigment since prehistoric times....
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    green or blue sheen. Oranges and browns are attributed to hematite or goethite. Because aventurine is a rock, its physical properties vary: its specific...
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    β-Fe2O3: beta phase γ-Fe2O3: gamma phase, maghemite ε-Fe2O3: epsilon phase goethite (α-FeOOH), akaganéite (β-FeOOH), lepidocrocite (γ-FeOOH), feroxyhyte (δ-FeOOH)...
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    lindgrenite 5 Apatite, tooth enamel, zirconium, obsidian (volcanic glass) 5-5.5 Goethite 5.5 Cobalt, beryllium, glass, perovskite, chromite, bavenite, agrellite...
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    drab colored ferric hydroxides. These ferric hydroxides commonly include goethite (FeO-OH) and so-called "amorphous ferric hydroxide" or limonite. Much of...
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    Pseudomorph of goethite after pyrite...
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    processes in soil, and along with other iron oxides or oxyhydroxides such as goethite, which is responsible for the red color of many tropical, ancient, or otherwise...
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  • oxides are limonite (which in its natural state has a yellowish color), and goethite. In addition to iron oxides, natural or raw sienna is also composed of...
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