Mined from: Királyszentitván, Hungary

Description: Goethite is an iron(III) oxide-hydroxide mineral that forms in low-temperature environments such as soils, sediments, and weathered iron deposits. It appears in a range of colors—including black, brown, reddish brown, and burnt yellow—and was named in 1806 after the German poet and naturalist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832). Its varied textures and formations make it one of the most visually diverse iron minerals.

Romanechite, is a barium–manganese oxide [BaMn₇O₁₆] that commonly forms in botryoidal or fibrous masses within manganese-rich deposits. It is responsible for some of the classic black, velvety surfaces seen in manganese ore bodies and is a major component of psilomelane. Romanechite often develops in oxidizing environments and can appear as matte black, steel-gray, or—as in this case—yellowish surface coatings caused by weathering or microscopic impurity phases that alter its color. Its presence on goethite highlights the interplay of manganese and iron oxides during late-stage mineralization.

This particular material features romanechite on goethite, producing a striking contrast where dark botryoidal goethite is naturally coated by a yellowish, powdery “frosting” of romanechite. The combination creates a highly textural and visually distinctive specimen that showcases secondary mineralization within iron–manganese systems.

Metaphysically, goethite is often described as a dense, grounding stone that supports emotional clarity and personal alignment. Many believe it helps bridge the physical and subtle bodies, encouraging introspection and bringing one into direct contact with the core truths underlying their lived experience.

Chemical Composition: FeO(OH)

Chakra: Root, Sacral, Third Eye

Small
Approximate Size of 1 piece: 2.5cm x 2 cm x 1.5cm
Approximate Weight of 1 piece: 4g

Large
Approximate Size of 1 piece:  4cm x 2.5cm x 2cm
Approximate Weight of 1 piece: 10g

Quantity: 1pc

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