Siderite (Var: Spharosiderite)
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An old-time, uncommon and showy siderite varietal, sphaerosiderite, from the Baia Sprie Mine (Felsobanya) of Romania. The thin sulfide crust is covered with waxy, low luster, dark honey-brown, microcrystalline, botryoidal siderite. Comes with a Dr. F. Fuchs, Bonn label, which from the style, appears to be around 1900-1910. The collection this came out of was a museum stash dating to prior to World War I.
Product details
SpeciesSiderite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 5.5 x 1.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityRomania, Maramureș County, Baia Sprie
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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warm-toned iron carbonate with sharp rhombohedra and occasional gemmy crystals; prized for luster, classic localities Harz, Panasqueira, Dal’negorsk.Regional guide
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