Binghamite is composed of quartz and fibrous silicates with inclusions of goethite and/or hematite. The highly prized gemmy material features a chatoyant luster(similar to Tigereye). Color is usually red or yellow.
Locality: Cuyuna Iron Range, Minnesota.
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