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Siderite, Albite

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A classic and fine cabinet siderite specimen from the Poudrette Quarry at Mt. St-Hilaire. Two large, lustrous, yellowish-brown siderite rhombs are set on matrix covered with small albite crystals. The large rhomb is 5.5 cm on the diagonal. Both rhombs are complete-all-around. These are large siderite crystals for the locale. Ex. James Zigras Collection.

Product details

SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.1 x 6.8 x 7.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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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.
Regional guide
Siderite from Poudrette Quarry
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