Chalcopyrite with Quartz, Dolomite, Galena, Pyrite
specimen number:
7051011
location:
Casteel No. 35 Mine, Missouri, USA
description:
Very pretty iridescent purple to blue crystals of chalcopyrite measuring to 0.5 cm in size scattered thickly over the top of a 14.5 x 13.0 x 7.0 cm breccia matrix. The matrix is mostly covered with a sugary sparkling micro colorless quartz crystals. Octahedral crystals of non-lustrous galena to 0.7 cm present as well. Minor pyrite present. The piece sits up perfectly by itself for display and is in excellent condition. Very showy cabinet piece. Shipping weight: 4.71 pounds.
Size: 14.5 x 13.0 x 7.0 cm (cabinet)
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