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Siderite
Mineral Properties and Uses
Physical Properties of Siderite |
| Uses |
iron ore, pigments |
| Color |
yellowish, reddish, grayish, brown |
| Streak |
white |
| Luster |
vitreous |
| Diaphaneity |
transparent to translucent |
| Cleavage |
perfect |
| Mohs Hardness |
3.5 - 4.5 |
| Specific Gravity |
3.8 - 4 |
| Distinguishing Characteristics |
color, specific gravity, dissolves in HCl |
| Crystal System |
hexagonal |
| Siderite from Roxbury, Connecticut. Specimen is approximately 4 inches (10 centimeters) across. |
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| Siderite from Roxbury, Connecticut. Specimen is approximately 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) across. |
| Siderite from Roxbury, Connecticut. Specimen is approximately 4 inches (10 centimeters) across. |
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