Siderite-Sphalerite after Calcite - image 1
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Siderite-Sphalerite after Calcite

Unknown Owner
Microscopic mixed siderite and sphalerite replacing and forming hollow casts after now gone crystals of calcite measuring to 2.0 cm in size. This would have been collected in the middle 2000's. In good condition. This is a very good large cabinet sized example for this find.

Product details

Species
Calcite, Sphalerite, SideriteAbout Calcite →
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions18.0 x 9.5 x 4.5 cm
Added on09/08/2025
Locality
South Africa, Northern Cape, Aggeneys

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
11/2025Unknown Owner$685.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Calcite
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diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Regional guide
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