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Siderite on Quartz

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Siderite from Neudorf is once of the best known classic minerals from Germany. Sometimes associated with cubo-octahedral Galena crystals too, this superb cabinet-sized display specimen is a simple Quartz-Siderite combo. The white Quartz forms a thin flat plate of small crystals upon which many excellent, classy, fudge, to darker beige-brown rhombic crystals of Siderite sit. These reach to 1.2 cm on edge and display the finest resinous, to 'wet' lustre for which this locality is renowned. These crystals are nicely dispersed in small groups around the surface with gaps allowing the contrast with the white Quartz to be enjoyed. On the whole the Siderite crystals are in excellent condition with just a few of the crystals around the edges showing minor damage. Ex Martin Kershaw Collection, no. 634.

Product details

SpeciesSiderite, Quartz
SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.3 x 3.0 x 8.7 cm
Added on12/13/2025
LocalityGermany, Saxony-Anhalt, Neudorf

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2026Unknown Owner$2,300.00
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Siderite
Mineral guide
Learn about Siderite
warm-toned iron carbonate with sharp rhombohedra and occasional gemmy crystals; prized for luster, classic localities Harz, Panasqueira, Dal’negorsk.
Siderite
Regional guide
Siderite from Neudorf, Germany
Neudorf siderite — classic Harz example with lustrous translucent rhombs in brown tones, often on quartz; valued for the Neudorf habit and ore associations.