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Siderite from Junction Mine, 2400' Level, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona

 
Siderite from Junction Mine, 2400' Level, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona

Siderite from Junction Mine, 2400' Level, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona

Siderite from Junction Mine, 2400' Level, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 70137
Mineral:Siderite
Locality:Junction Mine, 2400' Level, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona
Description:Lustrous brown siderite crystals in hemispherical aggregates to 22 mm diameter over a core of concentric siderite. The siderite crystals exhibit yellow-red iridescence on the surfaces. Scattered bruising throughout is apparent under magnification. Ex. W. Keller #5166, acquired in 1997 from David M. Shannon (1942-2004)
Overall Size:6x4x2.5 cm
Crystals:0.2-1.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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