Aragonite Var. Eisenblüte

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Styrian Erzberg, Eisenerz, Styria, Austria

Reference: 1081

Classic specimen of snow-white branching masses deposited in warm water springs from the location for which the term 'Flos-Ferri' was originally used. Eisenblüte translates to Flowers of Iron although the aragonite contains no actual iron the name referes to the location where this type of aragonite is found being a large open pit iron mine.

Formula: CaCO₃

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 56x39x36mm

Size: Miniature (M)