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Pyrite on Siderite

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Pyrite on siderite, 10 cm, from the Alice mine, Clear Creek County, Colorado. Collected in September 1973. This important specimen-producing locality was formerly a large open pit mine but was reclaimed and completely filled with dirt in 1988.

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SpeciesSiderite, Pyrite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions10.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, Colorado
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Self Collected Minerals page 199
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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 Colorado
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Colorado
A collector's guide to Colorado, USA: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 294 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.