goethite

• Минерал, состоящий из оксида железа, обычно красного, жёлтого или коричневого цвета, часто встречающийся как компонент ржавчины.

A mineral composed of iron oxide, typically red, yellow, or brown in color, and commonly found as a component of rust.

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1. Iron oxide mineralB2formalscientific

   A naturally occurring mineral composed of iron oxyhydroxide, typically found in yellow, red, or brown earthy masses, and commonly present in rust deposits.

   Минерал оксида железа

   • The landscape was colored by deposits of goethite and hematite.
   • Goethite is often used as a pigment in ochre paints.
   • The rust on this ancient iron tool consists mainly of goethite.
   • Geologists identified the brown streaks in the rock as goethite.