Calcite with Chalcopyrite, Galena
specimen number:
1222039
location:
south orebody, Sweetwater mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
description:
Lustrous pale yellow gemmy prismatic crystals of calcite measuring to 4.0 cm in length on matrix with crystallized dolomite and golden chalcopyrite. There might be a few minor crystals that are slightly cleaved, I think that when one considers the number of crystals upon this piece, this is in very good condition. Fluorescent red under longwave ultraviolet light.
Size: 11.0 x 10.0 x 6.0 cm (cabinet)
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