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Tennantite, Chalcopyrite, Pyrite

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A very neat and most unusual Colorado rarity from the Central City Mining District in Gilpin Co., featuring a sulfide mix of tennantite, chalcopyrite, and pyrite. And old-time specimen, most likely mined before WWII.

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Species
Chalcopyrite, Tennantite, PyriteAbout Chalcopyrite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 x 4.0 x 6.0 cm
Added on07/16/2026
Locality
Saratoga Mine, Central City District, Gilpin Co., Colorado, USA

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2026Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—Collector’s EdgeNot disclosed

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Chalcopyrite
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brassy-gold, metallic crystals with disphenoid forms and rainbow tarnish; prized for luster, contrast, and localities like Dalnegorsk.