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Ironstone concretion

A rock subtype
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Moqui marble

Utah, USA
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Moqui marble

Utah, USA
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Moqui marble

Utah, USA
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About Ironstone concretionHide

A concretion cemented by iron oxide/hydroxide/carbonate minerals.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
55285
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:55285:5

Classification of Ironstone concretionHide

Sub-divisions of Ironstone concretionHide

Mineralogy of Ironstone concretionHide

Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
GoethiteFe3+O(OH)
HematiteFe2O3
LimoniteUsed as a field-term for unidentified massive hydroxides and oxides of iron, with no visible crystals, and a ...
SideriteFeCO3

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
1 photo of Ironstone concretion associated with Iron-mudstone

Internet Links for Ironstone concretionHide

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