Guizhou Province, China

Dodecahedral Siderite with Pyrite — Guizhou, China

SKU · CK1074
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Brassy pyrite dodecahedra on olive siderite blades. Dodecahedral siderite with pyrite from Guizhou, China, 6.5 × 3.3 × 3.5 cm, 93 g.
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Specimen details

MineralSiderite
LocalityGuizhou Province, China
Crystal systemTrigonal
Chemical formulaFeCO3
Dimensions6.5 cm × 3.3 cm × 3.5 cm
Weight93 g
ConditionNo damage on display faces

About this specimen

A tall wedge of olive-brown siderite blades with several brassy pyrite crystals in the dodecahedral (pyritohedral) form set among them, the pyrite faces bright and striated. The siderite is pearly.

Guizhou siderite with dodecahedral pyrite at 6.5 cm and 93 g; a miniature with a classic pairing. Keep dry.

It measures 6.5 × 3.3 × 3.5 cm (2.56 × 1.30 × 1.38 in) and weighs 93 g (3.3 oz), a small cabinet-sized piece that displays well on a shelf or in a cabinet. What you see in the photos is the piece you receive; any known repair, mount or treatment is disclosed above.

Carbonate: never clean with acid or vinegar.

  • Mineral: Siderite, Pyrite
  • Locality: Guizhou, China
  • Size: 6.5 × 3.3 × 3.5 cm / 2.56 × 1.30 × 1.38 in
  • Weight: 93 g / 3.3 oz
  • SKU: CK1074

About Siderite

Siderite is a carbonate mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with several world-class Chinese localities.

Learn more about Siderite in our encyclopedia

About Guizhou Province

Guizhou Province, southwest China — fan-shaped and color-zoned purple fluorite plus pink manganocalcite with hemimorphite.

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Frequently asked questions

Will I receive the exact specimen shown?

Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.

Is this Siderite natural?

Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.

How is it packed and shipped?

Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Dodecahedral Siderite with Pyrite — Guizhou, China
Dodecahedral Siderite with Pyrite — Guizhou, China
$54.99