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Chalcocite

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This unusual specimen hosts both stereotypical disc-like crystals of chalcocite at the bottom, and also several unusual large and striated crystals rising above. In person, it is much more dramatic, and the "v" shape you see in the middle is probably indicative of twinning between the two main crystals, rising vertically from the base. Ex. Robert Rich Collection.

Product details

SpeciesChalcocite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.2 x 2.8 x 2.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024

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.
Regional guide
Chalcocite from Camborne-Redruth and St Day Mining District
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