Fluorapatite with Chalcopyrite - image 1
Fluorapatite with Chalcopyrite - image 2
specimen video

Fluorapatite with Chalcopyrite

Unknown Owner
Small colorless lustrous and gemmy tabular crystals of fluorapatite measuring to 0.3 cm in size scattered across the top of a chalcopyrite crystal matrix. In good condition, fine old time piece from Japan that comes with an antique label as shown at the end of the video. This label would date the piece to the very early 20th century if not earlier.

Product details

Species
Chalcopyrite, FluorapatiteAbout Chalcopyrite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.5 x 6.5 x 2.3 cm
Added on02/19/2026
Locality
Japan, Hokkaidō Prefecture

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Unknown Owner$290.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot 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 Hokkaidō Prefecture
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