Chalcopyrite, Quartz

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Chalcopyrite (3-cm crystal) and quartz, 11 cm, from the Wallaroo mines, Kadina, South Australia. Ex John Henry Dunstan collection, acquired 1907; Jeff Scovil photo (SAM G6697).

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SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Australia page 91

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
John Henry DunstanNot disclosed

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Chalcopyrite
Mineral guide
Learn about Chalcopyrite
brassy-gold, metallic crystals with disphenoid forms and rainbow tarnish; prized for luster, contrast, and localities like Dalnegorsk.
Regional guide
Chalcopyrite from Wallaroo Mine
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