Siderite
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| Color | Pale yellow to tannish, grey, brown, green, red, black and sometimes nearly colorless |
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| Streak | White |
| Specific gravity | 3. 96 |
| Optical properties | Uniaxial (-) |
| Crystal class | Hexagonal |
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| Crystal habit | botryoidal |
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| ID | 1077868 |
About Siderite
Siderite is a mineral composed of iron(II) carbonate. It takes its name from the Greek word σίδηρος sideros, “iron”. It is a valuable iron mineral, since it is 48% iron and contains no sulfur or phosphorus.
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