Calcite with Chalcopyrite
specimen number:
5006658
location:
Bouismas mine, Bou Azzer, Ouarzazate, Souss-Massa-Draa, Morocco
description:
A fine cluster of colorless lustrous translucent scalenohedral calcite crystals, the largest measuring to 4.0 cm in length, on a calcite crystal matrix. Tiny crystals of chalcopyrite are scattered throughout. This is in very good condition. Brightly fluorescent red under longwave ultraviolet light.
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