Calcite with Chalcopyrite after Galena, Siegenite, Dolomite
specimen number:
3431017
location:
Sweetwater mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
description:
Pale yellow gemmy lustrous transparent crystals of calcite to 3.7 cm and double terminated throughout this completely coated breccia matrix of dolomite with crystals of octahedral galena to 2.0 cm in size on the backside. The video is best to see this wonderful little specimen, small micro crystals of metallic silver siegenite present as well. The galena crystals are being replaced by previous chalcopyrite. In very good condition throughout.
Size: 8.0 x 7.0 x 5.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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