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Siderite With Pyrite

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Siderite With Pyrite

ex coll. Uwe Niemeyer
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Description
Locality: 
Tazna, Cerro Tazna, Atocha-Quechisla, Nor Chichas Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
11.3 × 10.7 × 4 cm
Largest Crystal: 
3.00cm
Description

A really astonishing specimen. The biggest and one of the best I've seen from South America so far.
Massive siderite with crystals up to 3 cm and more. An all-around, three-dimensional, aesthetic display specimen. Most of the siderite crystals are sprinkled with micro pyrite crystals. No noticeable damage.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Siderite

Formula: 
FeCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.5
Streak: 
White

Pyrite

Formula: 
FeS2
Strunz: 
2.EB.05a
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
6.0 - 6.5

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