Siderite with Quartz
specimen number:
1259028
location:
Iouriren Mine, Akka, Tafraout, Tiznit Province, Souss-Massa-Draa Region, Morocco
description:
Large blocky lustrous crystals of rhombohedral siderite, the main one a full 5.5 cm across, forming an 8.0 x 7.0 x 4.0 cm cluster with gemmy colorless quartz crystals and minor calcite. Slight chipping seen to some of the minor quartz crystals, overall in good condition as seen. Nice large example for the species. Shipping weight: 0.63 pounds.
Size: 8.0 x 7.0 x 4.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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