Call Us: 1-866-354-0894

PN104 Phosphosiderite

PN104 Phosphosiderite

$30.00

Here’s something we haven’t seen before, a pendant made from Phosphosiderite.  The Phosphosiderite cabochon  measures 20mm x 30mm.  This pendant measures  1 3/4″ from the top of the bail to the bottom of the setting.  The bail size is 1/4″.  Very nice!

In stock

Description


Phosphosiderite is a relatively rare mineral first discovered in 1858.  It was named in 1890 after its main constituents which are phosphate and iron. The name phosphosiderite comes from ‘phospho’ (from phosphate) and ‘siderite’ from the Latin ‘sídēros’ meaning ‘iron’. This naturally occurring form of iron phosphate can only be found in a handful of locations worldwide.  Most phosphosiderite comes from Germany, USA, Portugal, Chile and Argentina. Although once known as metastrengite this name is now mostly obsolete. Crystals of phosphosiderite occur in shades of red and pink and tend to be extremely small.  This mineral occurs more widely with a massive or botryoidal crystal habit.  This stone is mainly used for lapidary purposes.

Additional information

Weight0.10 lbs
Dimensions1.5 × 1.5 × 1 in

Contact Us

Address:
515 1st Street
Keystone, SD 57751

Order: 1-866-354-0894
Information: 605-666-4813
Email: info@therockshed.com

Find Us On Social