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Siderite from Roxbury Iron Mine, Mine Hill, near Roxbury Station, Litchfield County, Connecticut

 
Siderite from Roxbury Iron Mine, Mine Hill, near Roxbury Station, Litchfield County, Connecticut

Siderite from Roxbury Iron Mine, Mine Hill, near Roxbury Station, Litchfield County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 26036
Mineral:Siderite
Locality:Roxbury Iron Mine, Mine Hill, near Roxbury Station, Litchfield County, Connecticut
Description:Sparkling mass of siderite crystals. Siderite was the primary ore at this early iron mine that first was mined in 1724. The crystals are brown with bronze-colored iridescence. Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection #254
Overall Size:8x7x6 cm
Crystals:5-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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