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Siderite, Chalcopyrite

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Siderite and chalcopyrite, 6.8 cm, from the Kaiwu mine, Bijie, Guizhou, China. Jeff Scovil photo.

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SpeciesSiderite, Chalcopyrite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.8 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityChina, Guizhou
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 107
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Siderite
Mineral guide
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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 Guizhou
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Locality guide
Guizhou
A collector's guide to Guizhou, China: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 42 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.