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**Item:** Natural Iridescent Hematite (Variety: Turgite / Iridescent Goethite)
**Origin:** South Carolina, USA (Self-Collected near the Coastal/Piedmont transition region)
**Color:** Intense Electric Blue, Indigo, Purple, and Bronze Iridescence
**Condition:** 100% Natural, Unpolished Rough Specimen
**About This Specimen:**
Up for sale/sale is a stunning, self-collected specimen of natural Iridescent Hematite, traditionally known as Turgite. This piece features an incredible, vibrant blanket of multi-colored iridescence, dominating in hard-to-find electric blues and deep purples.
The rainbow coloration is completely natural, caused by a fine-layer light interference between a natural mixture of hematite and goethite. It catches the light beautifully from multiple angles and makes for an excellent display piece. Finding pieces with this intensity of color from South Carolina is a real treat for regional East Coast mineral collectors.
Perfect for a thumbnail/cabinet mineral display, a unique addition to an American locality collection, or for use in metaphysical practices.
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*The item shown in the photos is the exact piece you will receive. Images are taken under bright lighting to highlight the natural iridescence. Colors may vary slightly depending on your screen settings.*
**Shipping & Handling:**
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That is a gorgeous find! What you have there is Iridescent Hematite (frequently referred to in the mineral community as Turgite or Iridescent Goethite).
Turgite isn\'t a standalone mineral classification, but rather a striking, natural blend of hematite and goethite. The brilliant, oil-slick \"rainbow\" coating—showing off those rich blues, purples, and gold flashes—is caused by a microscopic, oxidized surface layer that refracts light like soap bubbles or oil on water. Finding a piece with this high-contrast blue iridescence right from South Carolina is fantastic, as collectors absolutely love regional East Coast material with great color.
