Siderite
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This very deep gold mine has produced some of the best siderite specimens in the world. Lustrous, translucent, greenish-yellow, siderite crystals, to 3.0 cm across are perched on colorless, dolomite, to 1.0 cm across. Both species are on matrix. Beautiful, elegant crystals! 6.8 x 5.1 x 4.8 cm
Product details
SpeciesSiderite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.8 x 5.1 x 4.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Morro Velho mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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
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