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Siderite on Barite from Brookfield Iron Mine, Nova Scotia, Canada

 
Siderite on Barite from Brookfield Iron Mine, Nova Scotia, Canada

Siderite on Barite from Brookfield Iron Mine, Nova Scotia, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 42450
Mineral:Siderite on Barite
Locality:Brookfield Iron Mine, Nova Scotia, Canada
Description:Rhombohedral brown siderite crystals up to 5 mm overgrown on large bladed white barite crystals up to 30 mm. The siderite crystals have an iridescent luster and are transparent in areas.
Overall Size:9x6x3.5 cm
Crystals:2-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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