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Siderite from Tongrube Farmsen, Hildesheim, Niedersachsen, Germany

 
Siderite from Tongrube Farmsen, Hildesheim, Niedersachsen, Germany

Siderite from Tongrube Farmsen, Hildesheim, Niedersachsen, Germany

Siderite from Tongrube Farmsen, Hildesheim, Niedersachsen, Germany

Siderite from Tongrube Farmsen, Hildesheim, Niedersachsen, Germany

Siderite from Tongrube Farmsen, Hildesheim, Niedersachsen, Germany

DESCRIPTION:No. 80750
Mineral:Siderite
Locality:Tongrube Farmsen, Hildesheim, Niedersachsen, Germany
Description:Highly lustrous transparent-to-translucent yellow-brown siderite crystals over dark-gray matrix. The siderite crystals are circular lens-shaped form and have surfaces composed of many smaller parallel crystal faces. The high luster gives a wet look. Originally acquired October 2008; ex. Curtis C. Brandt (1950-2017) collection #S-14
Overall Size:7.5x4x4 cm
Crystals:2-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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