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Siderite With Pyrite

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Siderite With Pyrite

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Description
Locality: 
Machacamarca Mine, Machacamarca, Saavedra Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.4 × 2.8 × 3 cm
Largest Crystal: 
2.50cm
Description

Very good striated, translucent siderite crystals on minor pyrite matrix. Much better in nature.

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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