Chalcopyrite with Calcite, Sphalerite, Quartz
specimen number:
1503773
location:
Kangjiawan Mine, Shuikoushan ore field, Changning Co., Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
description:
Excellent brassy semi-lustrous large crystals of sharply formed chalcopyrite to 2.0 cm across covering over one half of this 15.0 x 13.5 x 3.5 cm matrix. Colorless mostly transparent lenticular crystals of calcite to 1.7 cm are scattered throughout. Minor red sphalerite present as well. Very minimal micro-chipping present, overall I think in very good condition. Nice example for the species from this mine. Shipping weight: 2.6 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 15.0 x 13.5 x 3.5 cm (large-cabinet)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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