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Limonite pseudomorphs after Siderite with Rutile from Boiling Springs, Cleveland County, North Carolina

 
Limonite pseudomorphs after Siderite with Rutile from Boiling Springs, Cleveland County, North Carolina

Limonite pseudomorphs after Siderite with Rutile from Boiling Springs, Cleveland County, North Carolina

DESCRIPTION:No. 40546
Mineral:Limonite pseudomorphs after Siderite with Rutile
Locality:Boiling Springs, Cleveland County, North Carolina
Description:Brown limonite pseudomorphs after rhombohedral siderite crystals up to 10 mm long plus needle-like red-metallic rutile crystals up to 16 mm. The specimen has been coated with acrylic (to preserve?) which can be removed with acetone.
Overall Size:3x2x1.5 cm
Crystals:3-16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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