SIDERITE epimorph after CALCITE, SPHALERITE


Specimen: #11220
Locality: Broken Hill Mine, Aggeneys, Namakwa District (Namaqualand), Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Size: 53mm x 40mm x 34mm
Size description: Small Cabinet
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Hollow crystals of Siderite epimorph after Calcite. Epimorph is a type of pseudomorph where a mineral replaces another mineral and the original mineral dissolves, leaving a hollow cast surrounded by the new mineral. Rich tan Siderite replaces completely scalenohedral Calcite crystals with flat tips. The specimen is a complete all over. Sphalerite is present as well. In superb condition.

Gorgeous epimorph!



SIDERITE epimorph after CALCITE, SPHALERITE

SIDERITE epimorph after CALCITE, SPHALERITE

SIDERITE epimorph after CALCITE, SPHALERITE

SIDERITE epimorph after CALCITE, SPHALERITE