Siderite from Turt Mine, Satu Mare County, Romania - image 1
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Siderite from Turt Mine, Satu Mare County, Romania

A very neat specimen of lustrous sphalerite covered on one half by siderite. I just love this locality and Romanian minerals in general. You never know what you’ll see next.

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Jeff Kuhn
Severance, Colorado, United States
Member since 2026

Previous owners

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Paul SeigelNot disclosed

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Siderite
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warm-toned iron carbonate with sharp rhombohedra and occasional gemmy crystals; prized for luster, classic localities Harz, Panasqueira, Dal’negorsk.
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Siderite from Turt Mine
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Turt Mine
A collector's guide to Turt Mine, Romania: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 112 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.