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Ankerite

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Description
Locality: 
Styrian Erzberg, Styria, Austria
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
3.5 × 6 × 5 cm
Description

Nice cluster of ankerite crystals from the famous Erzberg in Austria. Small crystals are sitting on a big one, an interesting specimen, which is in good condition.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Ankerite

Formula: 
Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2
Strunz: 
5.AB.10
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Styrian Erzberg, Eisenerz, Styria, Austria
Gerald Minerals