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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 18817
Mineral:Siderite
Locality:Ivigtut, Arsuk Firth (Arsukfjord), Kitaa Province, Greenland
Description:Sharp, rhombic crystals of brown siderite fully crystallized on all side with minor white cryolite. A historic specimen from this famous mine that originally opened in 1854. With copy of Westtown School (West Chester, Pa.) Collection label no. 6701-3, donated by Walter M. and Alfred B. Jones (1843-?).
Overall Size:4.5x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:5-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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