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Ankerite

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Description
Locality: 
Grieswies, Hüttwinkl Valley, Rauris, Salzburg, Austria
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8.9 × 7.2 × 4.7 cm
Description

A very special specimen and a treasure for collectors of alpine minerals from austria. An ankerite crystal in this dimension and quality is exceptional for Rauris. The crystal is freestanding right at the most exposed top of the sample, also complete backside and very glossy! Ankerite is in combination with pericline and sceletted quartz. Excellent contrast, very aesthetic, in fine condition damage-wise. Hard to photograph, much better in person.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Ankerite

Formula: 
Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2
Strunz: 
5.AB.10
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Styrian Erzberg, Eisenerz, Styria, Austria