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Chalcopyrite with Calcite

Unknown Owner
Attractive sparkling golden crystals of chalcopyrite coating mostly scalenohedral crystals of calcite covering this matrix. Some cleaving present as seen. This attractive specimen is crystallized completely all around.

Product details

Species
Calcite, ChalcopyriteAbout Calcite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.5 x 7.5 x 5.0 cm
Added on10/25/2024
Locality
China, Hubei, Tongshankou Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Unknown Owner$490.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
Learn about Calcite
diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Regional guide
Calcite from Tongshankou Mine
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