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Metasideronatrite

ex collection Dr. Thomas Krassmann
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Description
Locality: 
Namib Lead Mine, Rössing Mountains, Arandis, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6 × 5 × 1.8 cm
Description

A specimen of the original find from 2005 of metasideronatrite at this locality. The find is XRD-analyzed by Uwe Kolitzsch. Don't treat with water! Don't expose to too much of sunlight!
Because of its brittleness please allow some crumbling.

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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