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Chalcopyrite with Dolomite
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Attractive lustrous golden crystals of chalcopyrite to 0.7 cm in size aesthetically throughout a dolomite crystal covered direction matrix. Minor galena present. In super condition, this is crystallized completely all around with no points of attachment. The specimen comes with a previous label from the collection of Ray DeMark. The specimen was collected by Brian Huntsman in 1996.The Brushy Creek Mine is situated within the famous Mississippi Valley-type ore deposits of the Viburnum Trend in southeast Missouri, hosted primarily within Cambrian dolostone strata along ancient reef and carbonate facies. Commercial mining operations developed the region into a major global producer, while the underground workings and associated dumps became legendary among mineral collectors worldwide for yielding world-class crystal specimens.
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SpeciesDolomite, Chalcopyrite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm
Added on10/08/2026
LocalityUSA, Missouri, Brushy Creek Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
- Acquired
- Oct 2026
- Price paid
- $150.00
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Weinrich Minerals | Not disclosed |
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classic carbonate prized for sculptural rhombohedra, luster, and colors from snow-white to pink, including cobaltoan varieties; ideal for cabinets.Regional guide
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