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Metasideronatrite

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Metasideronatrite

discovered by Dr. Thomas Krassmann 2005
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Description
Locality: 
Namib Lead Mine, Rössing Mountains, Arandis, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6.6 × 6.2 × 4 cm
Description

Avery good massive specimen with lustrous micro crystals. Part of the original find from 2005 of metasideronatrite at this locality. The specimen is XRD-analyzed by Uwe Kolitzsch. The sideronatrite specimen at mindat.org is metasideronatrite too and the information there is wrong (should be corrected!). This is one of the best specimen of that find you might be able to get and among the best from anywhere. Don't treat with water! Don't expose to too much of sunlight!

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Metasideronatrite

Formula: 
Na2Fe(SO4)2(OH)·H2O
Strunz: 
7.DF.20
Hardness: 
1.5 - 2.5
Type Locality: 
Sierra Gorda District, Antofagasta Province, Antofagasta Region, Chile

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