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Siderite (huge Crystal) with Albite
Siderite (huge Crystal) with Albite Siderite (huge Crystal) with Albite Siderite (huge Crystal) with Albite
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Siderite (huge Crystal) with Albite (Ref: 18.1-361)

Mont Saint-Hilaire, Monteregie, Québec, Canada
106mm x 97mm x 58mm
minID: 9VK-EL9
A monster! The main crystal is as large as these have ever been found, and one of the best. The big crystal measured on the edge is 7.5 CM and on the diagonal is 9.8 CM across. Very impressive, this piece is one of the top three of the giant St Hillaire Siderites, and outstanding for the specie world wide. Sharp and fairly lustrous as well, the honey brown color has yellow highlights and is translucent. The matrix is the sort of elongated Albite crystals that look a lot like Natrolite. Ex Hitchings collection, obtained in 1967 the early part of the "golden years" at St Hillaire. In fine condition there is a contact on the backside but no damage. Even the smaller crystals in the cluster here would be choice specimens alone but they add a nice esthetic touch to the whole piece. Sorry. This specimen has been sold. Please view alternatives below.

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