An unnecessary name for a manganoan variety of siderite, with up to 40% MnCO3 [Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index"]. Pistomesite. Obsolete name for a Mg-bearing variety of siderite with the Fe:Mg atomic ratio ranging from 70:30 to 50:50. Originally reported from Thurnberg Mt., Flachau, Radstadt, Salzburg, Austria.