Calcite-with-Siegenite, Chalcopyrite
specimen number:
3311021
location:
Sweetwater mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
description:
Pale yellow translucent almost transparent prismatic calcite crystals 7.5 cm in length set beautifully on matrix. Micro siegenite crystals are scattered throughout, as well as chalcopyrite. Some pinkish coloration present as well, likely a result of dissolution of some of the siegenite releasing cobalt into the system.
Size: 9.0 x 5.5 x 5.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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