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Siderite from Ivigtut, Arsuk Firth (Arsukfjord), Kitaa Province, Greenland

 
Siderite from Ivigtut, Arsuk Firth (Arsukfjord), Kitaa Province, Greenland

DESCRIPTION:No. 18471
Mineral:Siderite
Locality:Ivigtut, Arsuk Firth (Arsukfjord), Kitaa Province, Greenland
Description:Crystals and cleavages of brown siderite. Crystal faces up to 2 cm across are visible plus micro crystals lining cavities. A historic specimen from this famous mine that originally opened in 1854.
Overall Size:7x6x5 cm
Crystals:micro to 2 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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