Mineral Specimen #896 Siderite variety: Spharosiderite
Minnick Hill, Dixie area, Dixie, Walla Walla Co., Washington, USA
This is a very good example of the Siderite variety, Spharosiderite, which refers to the spherical habit. The Siderite is black and quite lustrous. Specimens are seldom seen from this location. The specimen is in good condition with damage to only one sphere. The bottom has been sawed.