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Chalcopyrite on Fluorite

Unknown Owner
A fine specimen depicting lots of metallic brassy yellow crystals of Chalcopyrite liberally aggregated over the specimen display face. The Fluorite shows excellent stepped growth habit, with crystals measuring to 3.6cm on edge. Pastel shades of purple are seen to Fluorite crystals. A well presented specimen from the Blackdene Mine, Co. Durham, England.

Product details

Species
Fluorite, ChalcopyriteAbout Fluorite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.5 x 7.4 x 5.9 cm
Added on10/24/2024
Locality
UK, England, Blackdene MineRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Unknown Owner$700.00
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Fluorite
Mineral guide
Learn about Fluorite
calcium fluoride with a dazzling color range, cubic and octahedral crystals, and UV fluorescence; prized by collectors for Blue John banding.
Fluorite
Regional guide
Fluorite from Blackdene Mine
Blackdene Mine, Weardale, England — renowned for purple Fluorite with Galena and Chalcopyrite, rich historical workings, and appeal for mineral collectors.