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Siderite (twinned crystals) from Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

 
Siderite (twinned crystals) from Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

Siderite (twinned crystals) from Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

Siderite (twinned crystals) from Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 63703
Mineral:Siderite (twinned crystals)
Locality:Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada
Description:Translucent greenish-brown rhombohedral siderite crystals with areas of white albite included in the surfaces. The siderite crystals have slightly waxy luster, are twinned on the {00*1} plane, and have surfaces composed of smaller subparallel faces. Ex. Irving Horowitz collection #2946
Overall Size:9x7x4.5 cm
Crystals:65-85 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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