Siderite Flashcards

1
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What is Siderite’s formula?

A

FeCO3

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2
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What is Siderite’s crystal system?

A

Hexagonal

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3
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What is Siderite’s crystallography?

A

perfect {1011} rhombohedral cleavage

rhombohedral xls

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4
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What is Siderite’s occurrence?

A

hydrothermal vein mineral association with metallic ores
sedimentary beds associated with shales
Precambrian iron formations

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5
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What is Siderite’s hardness?

A

3.5-4.0

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