Siderite
specimen number:
1114735
location:
Morro Velho mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil
description:
Classic Brazilian specimen with crystals of lustrous siderite measuring to 2.5 cm in size across one side of this matrix with colorless crystals of magnesite. Small crystals of pyrrhotite are present as well. This is in good condition. The specimen comes with a previous collection label as shown at the end of the video. This dates the specimen to the early 1970s.
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