Millerite, Chalcopyrite
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You probably think of millerite (nickel sulfide) in its rare crystalline (acicular) form, as that is the form it takes in most collector specimens. But here, it appears as a silvery vein running through a chunk of gaudy golden and purple chalcopyrite. Ex. Dr. Gunter Grundmann Collection.
Product details
SpeciesChalcopyrite, Millerite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.4 x 3.8 x 1.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityCanada, Ontario, Sudbury District
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
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brassy-gold, metallic crystals with disphenoid forms and rainbow tarnish; prized for luster, contrast, and localities like Dalnegorsk.Regional guide
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