{"product_id":"rainbow-iridescent-turgite-mexico","title":"Rainbow Iridescent Turgite (Goethite\/Hematite) Specimen - Ojuela Mine, Mapimí, Durango, Mexico","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mesmerizing display of nature’s optical artistry, this iridescent Turgite specimen hails from the historic Ojuela Mine in Mapimí, Mexico. Often referred to as 'iridescent iron,' this piece is an intimate intergrowth of Goethite and Hematite, coated in a nanometer-thin layer that reflects a full spectrum of spectral colors. From deep indigo and electric blue to fiery orange and gold, the 'oil-slick' iridescence shifts dynamically with every change in light. This specimen’s \u003cstrong data-end=\"1802\" data-start=\"1779\"\u003erainbow iridescence, \u003c\/strong\u003ecaused by micro‑textural iron oxide layering and surface oxidation, produces a subtle but striking optical effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIMEN DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMineralogy:\u003c\/b\u003e Turgite (Goethite\/Hematite Intergrowth)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1457\" data-start=\"1435\"\u003eSurface Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iridescent oxidation layer on turgite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 15.2 x 5.6 x 2.8 cm (6.0 x 2.2 x 1.1 inches)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 230g (8.1 oz)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Ojuela Mine\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindat.org\/loc-2318.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOjuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll specimens include a label bearing the mineral name and origin as well as provenance label(s) for the specimen, if any.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNote: Each piece is handpicked for quality and uniqueness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gatsby Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51994180190483,"sku":"RAW-TUR-SPE-002","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/0611\/0227\/files\/IMG_20250705_200242.jpg?v=1758131618","url":"https:\/\/gatsbygems.com\/products\/rainbow-iridescent-turgite-mexico","provider":"Gatsby Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}