Calcite with Chalcopyrite, Barite, Hematite
specimen number:
2013149
location:
Pea Ridge Mine, Washington Co., Missouri, USA
description: An outstanding example for the species from this long closed and famous Missouri locality. Colorless scalenohedral crystals of calcite measuring to 5.0 cm in size across the top of a hematite matrix. Small crystals of chalcopyrite are scattered throughout. The specimen is dusted with reddish hematite. This is in excellent condition. The specimen must date to the 1970s.
Size: 15.5 x 12.0 x 5.0 cm (large-cabinet)
Collection: Harris Precht
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