Chalcopyrite with Calcite, Hematite
specimen number:
8611377
location:
Pea Ridge mine, Washington Co., Missouri, USA
description:
Classic old time Missouri specimen with scalenohedral crystals of calcite to 1.8 cm in size forming a cluster and scattered across with brassy crystals of chalcopyrite. The calcite crystals are slightly pinkish in color due to hematite. Slight micro-cleaving present, this one still in very good condition. Crystallized completely all around.
Size: 4.5 x 3.5 x 2.0 cm (miniature)
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