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Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite

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Chalcocite on chalcopyrite, 9.5 cm, from the Daye mine, Hubei Province, China. Stuart Wilensky photo.

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SpeciesChalcocite, Chalcopyrite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityChina, Hubei, Daye Co.
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In California page 60
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Chalcocite
Mineral guide
Learn about Chalcocite
dark steel-gray crystals with bright metallic luster and dramatic twinning; rare, well-formed specimens attract collectors and highlight sites.
Chalcocite
Regional guide
Chalcocite from Daye Co.
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Locality guide
Daye Co.
A collector's guide to Daye Co., China: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 132 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.