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Chalcocite

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Very sharp, lustrous, lightly iridescent chalcocite crystals with a most unusual crystal habit from the Dzhezkazgan Mine of Kazakhstan. The two large crystals are 1.0 cm and the crystals are very aesthetically lined up in a row on matrix.

Product details

SpeciesChalcocite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.6 x 5.1 x 2.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityKazakhstan, Karaganda Region, Dzhezkazgan mining district

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Chalcocite
Mineral guide
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dark steel-gray crystals with bright metallic luster and dramatic twinning; rare, well-formed specimens attract collectors and highlight sites.
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Chalcocite from Dzhezkazgan mining district, Kazakhstan
from Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan — steel-gray to black crystals with metallic luster and geometric form; highly valued by collectors for rarity and disp…