Calcite with Chalcopyrite, Hematite
specimen number:
2571005
location:
Pea Ridge Mine, Washington Co., Missouri, USA
description:
Classic specimen from this long closed iron mine consisting of a 9.0 x 8.0 x 3.5 cm grouping of scalenohedral calcite crystals, this partially coated with micro crystalline hematite. Scattered throughout with chalcopyrite crystals to 0.8 cm in size. Very minimal cleaving present, the prominent crystals in very good condition all around. Were not coated with hematite, the calcite crystals are lustrous and highly translucent. Shipping weight: 0.44 pounds.
Size: 9.0 x 8.0 x 3.5 cm (small-cabinet)
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