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Lot 4286

Superb Siderite Epimorph After Calcite

16 May 2018, 10:00 PDT
Los Angeles

US$1,800 - US$2,200

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Superb Siderite Epimorph After Calcite

Broken Hill Mine, North Cape Province, South Africa
An epimorph is a type of pseudomorph where one mineral replaces another mineral and the original mineral dissolves, leaving a hollow cast surrounded by the new mineral. The present specimen is an exemplary one, with an excellent horizon line, comprising five inter-grown crystals. Rich tan Siderite completely replaced the scalenohedral Calcite crystals with their flat tips. The specimen is complete overall. Measuring 7 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/2in

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