| Mineral/Rock Name | Date | Concept | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goethite | -- | -- | -- |
| Name | Role | Order |
|---|---|---|
| unknown | collector | 1 |
| Type | Value | Assigned Date | Assigned By |
|---|---|---|---|
| identifier | G1985.0002.0002 | 2022-04-27 | unknown |
United States
Alabama
Tuscaloosa County
North America
No specific locality recorded.
Tuscaloosa Co. Ala.
Date: 1900-01-01 – 1985-01-01
Red Mountain Formation, Silurian Period Jefferson County, Alabama Red iron ore was the basis for this post-Civil War iron industry in Birmingham. The iron mixed with sand or lime was deposited by iron fixing bacteria in ancient seas. While not as rich as some brown ore, red ore was favored because of its more predictable quality.
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