Mined from: Kaiwu Mine, Hezhang County, Bijie, Guizhou Province, China

Description: This one-of-a-kind Siderite mineral specimen from China features layered, bladed to plate-like Siderite crystals in olive-brown, golden-brown, and smoky tan tones. The crystals are stacked in a natural fan-like formation, with stepped growth patterns, earthy surface texture, and a low glassy to pearly shine across the broader faces. Small light-colored mineral accents are scattered across parts of the specimen, adding contrast against the darker Siderite blades. It has a solid, natural display shape with good texture and a rugged pocket-grown look.

Siderite is an iron carbonate mineral, known for its brown, tan, yellowish, gray, and sometimes reddish coloration. Its name comes from the Greek word sideros, meaning iron, due to its iron-rich composition. Siderite has been an important iron ore mineral in many parts of the world and is commonly found in hydrothermal veins, sedimentary deposits, and carbonate-rich environments. China has produced a wide range of collectible Siderite specimens, often associated with quartz, calcite, fluorite, pyrite, or other minerals depending on the deposit.

Spiritually, Siderite is often associated with grounding, steady focus, persistence, and practical strength. Many collectors and crystal users connect its iron content and earthy brown coloration with stability, patience, and staying centered during long-term work or difficult projects. It is often viewed as a stone for slow, steady progress rather than quick change.

Quantity: 1pc
With this product, you will get the actual stone in the photograph.