Chalcopyrite from Cook's Kitchen Mine, England, UK - image 1
Photo by Niels Brouwer

Chalcopyrite from Cook's Kitchen Mine, England, UK

A lovely thumbnail of a 19th century Cornish classic, nicknamed 'blister copper' back in the day for its characteristic botryoidal habit. It still has a nice bright brassy lustre, a really neat piece for such an old find.

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SpeciesChalcopyrite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.3 x 1.6 x 1.5 cm
Added on10/08/2026
LocalityUK, England, Cook's Kitchen Mine

Owners

Niels Brouwer
Niels Brouwer
Arnhem, Netherlands
Member since 2026

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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.
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