Chalcopyrite, Siderite
Posted by: Maia Sinkins on 08.04.2020 | Filed under:

Chalcopyrite, Siderite

Specimen # 100262
Mineral: Chalcopyrite on Siderite from China
Location: Kaiwu Mine, Hezhang Co., Ghizou Province, China
Size: 9.5 x 9.4 x 4.0 cm

Description

Beautiful cabinet specimen of chalcopyrite crystals perched on and nestled between bladed crystals of siderite. The chalcopyrite crystals are all sharp, brassy and bright, and measure up to 1.5 cm. There are numerous small tennantite crystals on the piece, the largest of which is 2 mm. The piece is in excellent condition – absolutely no damage to anything central, a couple minor nicks to more peripheral crystals. The back of the pieces has been trimmed and shaped by a saw – not visible from the front. Gorgeous piece.


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