Hisingerite

Hisingerite pseudomorph after garnet on quartz
Origin: Pilar Cliffs, Taos Co., New Mexico, U.S.A.
Sample size: 2.5 x 3 cm
 
Brownish black in matrix with eudialyte, lamprophyllite, anorthoclase
Origin: Mt. Rasvumchorr, Chibiny, Kola, Russia
Sample size: 3 x 4 x 6cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Diederik Visser

Diederik Visser Minerals & Petrological Services

 

     
This specimen is primarily calcite with 3-5 mm layer of dark brown coloured hisingerite. Hisingerite is a hydrous iron silicate named after Wilhelm Hisinger who was an early pioneer in describing the geology and minerals from the mines in the region.
Origin: Långban, Sweden
Harry von Eckermann Collection
Sample size: 8.5 x 6 x 3.7 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

John Veevaert, Trinity Mineral Co

Trinityminerals.com

 

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