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Siderite on Hematite from Sterling Mine, Antwerp, Jefferson County, New York

 
Siderite on Hematite from Sterling Mine, Antwerp, Jefferson County, New York

Siderite on Hematite from Sterling Mine, Antwerp, Jefferson County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 25971
Mineral:Siderite on Hematite
Locality:Sterling Mine, Antwerp, Jefferson County, New York
Description:One side of reddish-brown hematite matrix completely overgrown with rhombic, 1 mm siderite crystals. Though it is difficult to show with photographs, most of the siderite crystals are in parallel orientation and reflect light simultaneously. Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection #148
Overall Size:8x4.5x3 cm
Crystals:.5-1.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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