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Goethite

Goethite is hydrated iron oxide[?], FeO(OH). Its hardness ranges from 5.0 to 5.5, and its specific gravity varies from 3.3 to 4.3. It is not generally considered very interesting as a mineral specimen; its main use is as an iron ore.

See also: List of minerals



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