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Siderite

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A beautifully balanced and aesthetic specimen of highly lustrous, translucent, olive-green siderite rhombs to 2.0 cm on matrix from North Carolina. North Carolina siderites are arguably considered to be the finest United States siderites and this is a SUPERB example. Ex. Bill and Carol Smith Collection. Ex. Tom Gressman Collection.

Product details

SpeciesSiderite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 x 2.6 x 2.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot 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.
Regional guide
Siderite from North Carolina
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