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Chalcopyrite ps. after Betekhtinite
Acicular crystals of betektinite to 6 cm in length have been totally altered to brassy yellow chalcopyrite. Betektinite is an uncommon copper/iron/lead sulfide and this is the best locality in the world for large crystals of the species. However, I had never seen a piece like this! It is elegant and unusual in appearance, and complete on both sides. This unusual specimen was photographed and illustrated in the MR supplement in May-June of 2013 on page 20. Ex Dale Armstrong collection.
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Species
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.7 x 3.1 x 2.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
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2024/08
Unknown Owner
Not disclosed—Species and Locality Wiki Pages
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