Name SIDERITE
Variety SIDERITE
Origin Somorrostro (Vizcaya) Spain
Hardness 3,5-4
Composition FeCO3
Crystaline sys. HEXAGONAL
Size   11x7,5x6 cm
Weight 486 gr




Description:
Siderite is hydrothermal in origin and is an important iron ore (the contents of this metal reaching almost 50%). Our specimen shows siderite crystals with pyrite microcrystals.


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SIDERITE



VARIETY SIDERITE