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Chalcocite

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A chunk of chalcocite with minor sparse crystallization of other minerals on the exterior. The chalcocite shows no crystallization but has a bright sheen on the broken faces. A good ore sample from Tsumeb. Ex: Magnasco, Steven Phillips

Product details

SpeciesChalcocite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.2 x 5.0 x 3.5 cm
Added on09/13/2025
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Sep 2026
Price paid
$0.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—DanZ RockshopNot disclosed

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Chalcocite
Mineral guide
Learn about Chalcocite
dark steel-gray crystals with bright metallic luster and dramatic twinning; rare, well-formed specimens attract collectors and highlight sites.
Chalcocite
Regional guide
Chalcocite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
gunmetal-gray crystals with bright faces, striations, and twinning; rare, well-formed Tsumeb specimens prized for precision metallic luster.
Locality guide
Tsumeb
Tsumeb, Namibia — world-renowned locality famed for a rich copper–lead–zinc ore pipe, with dioptase on calcite, azurite blades, and smithsonite prized by colle…