Calcite, Chalcopyrite ps. after Fluorite, Quartz - image 1

Calcite, Chalcopyrite ps. after Fluorite, Quartz

Focal group of "pagoda"-like stacked crystals of calcite on a matrix consisting of a very interesting - and to my knowledge unique to Dalnegorsk - pseudomorph of chalcopyrite after cubic fluorite. The original cubic shape is still visible because of the quartz overgrowth. I really wanted one of those for a long time and finally found one to add to my collection.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions4.5 x 5.1 x 4.9 cm
Added on04/27/2026
Current owner
Matthew Parshchikov
Cologne, Germany
2 for sale·Member since 2025

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Nikolaevskiy Mine
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