Quartz with Chalcopyrite
specimen number:
7072076
location:
Casteel No. 35 Mine, near Bixby, Viburnum Trend, Iron Co., Missouri, USA
description:
Blue iridescent and purple iridescent crystals of chalcopyrite to 1.2 cm in size are starting to be covered by sparkling translucent crystals of quartz measuring to 0.4 cm in size. The quartz completely covers the top of a 10.5 x 6.5 x 2.5 cm matrix. In excellent condition. Quite interesting as often hollow casts with quartz or seen, however the underlying mineral is often gone. Shipping weight: 0.79 pounds.
Size: 10.5 x 6.5 x 2.5 cm (cabinet)
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