Calcite with Chalcopyrite, Malachite
specimen number:
1652111
location:
Bottom Level, East Face, Breedon Hill Quarry, Leicestershire, England, UK
description:
Scalenohedral crystals of calcite measuring to 2.5 cm in height coming off of a massive calcite matrix. Many of these are orange red due to iron oxide. Small crystals of chalcopyrite and minor malachite is scattered throughout. Cleaving is present along the edges of the piece, the prominent crystals are in good condition.
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