Siderite on Quartz (R)
available$ 380
- Locality
- Neudorf, Harzgerode, Harz, Saxony, Germany
- Minerals
- Siderite, Quartz
- Dimensions
- 5.0 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm
- Size class
- Miniature
- SID
- R183
Shiny, tan Siderite crystals atop a druse of Quartz crystals from the historic mines of Neudorf. Neudorf is village in a lead and silver mining district that was most active in the late 19th century and is famous for it's Galena, Bournonite, and Siderite specimens. This is beautiful large plate of crystals that are both on Quartz and have some Siderite crystals coated by tiny Quartz crystals. IFrom the back you can see that it has been repaired, but it's nearly invisible from the front.