Nova Scotia Minerals: Ankeritespacer

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ANKERITE

CaFe(CO3)2
Calcium Iron Carbonate


Location
UTM (NAD27)
Zone 20
 Northing 0000000
 Easting 000000
Details:
 Description
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 Cleavage: perfect in three directions, forming rhombs

 Colour: off-white, also yellow to orange

 Fracture: conchoidal

 Hardness: 3.5 - 4

 Luster: vitreous to pearly

 Streak: white

 Possible Useage: minor iron ore, mineral specimens

 More Info: Mineral Gallery, Mineralogy Database

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