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Siderite Psm Psm Calcite With Sphalerite

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Siderite Psm Psm Calcite With Sphalerite

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Description
Locality: 
Aggeneys, Namakwa District, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
9 × 8.5 × 4 cm
Largest Crystal: 
7.50cm
Description

Marvelous hollow crystals of siderite epimorph after calcite. Rich tan siderite replaces completely scalenohedral calcite crystals with flat tips. The specimen is a complete all over with one small tip as showed on the picture. Sphalerite is present as well. In superb condition., Gorgeous epimorph!

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Siderite

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

Calcite

Polymorph of: 
Formula: 
CaCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.0
Streak: 
White

Sphalerite

Formula: 
ZnS
Strunz: 
2.CB.05a
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Piatek Minerals

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Seller's terms and conditions

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