Siderite

GPTKB entity

Statements (40)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:associatedMinerals gptkb:fluorite
gptkb:pyrite
gptkb:calcite
quartz
barite
galena
gptkbp:category carbonate mineral
gptkbp:chemicalFormula FeCO3
gptkbp:cleavage perfect rhombohedral
gptkbp:color brown
gray
greenish
pale yellow
tan
gptkbp:crystalSystem trigonal
gptkbp:diaphaneity transparent to translucent
gptkbp:discoveredBy 1845
gptkbp:event hydrothermal veins
sedimentary beds
gptkbp:habit compact
massive
granular
rhombohedral crystals
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 3.5–4.5
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Siderite
gptkbp:luster vitreous
pearly
gptkbp:namedAfter Greek word sideros (iron)
gptkbp:solubility soluble in hydrochloric acid
gptkbp:specificGravity 3.96
gptkbp:streak white
gptkbp:tenacity brittle
gptkbp:transparency translucent
transparent
gptkbp:uses gptkb:iron_ore
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Calcite
gptkb:Green_River_Formation
gptkb:Shale
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6