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Metasideronatrite

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Metasideronatrite

found by Dr. Thomas Krassmann
Rare Mineral

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Description
Locality: 
Namib Lead Mine, Rössing Mountains, Arandis, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.3 × 5.2 × 3.3 cm
Description

Very good massive specimen with lustrous micro crystals in orange and dark brown, part of the original find from 2005 of metasideronatrite at this locality. The specimen is XRD-analyzed by Uwe Kolitzsch. Don't clean 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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