Chalcopyrite with Hematite, Calcite
specimen number:
8611464
location:
Pea Ridge mine, Washington Co., Missouri, USA
description:
Somewhat iridescent large crystals of chalcopyrite to 1.0 cm in size scattered across the top of this matrix covered by scalenohedral crystals of calcite to 1.5 cm in size. These are dusted with microscopic hematite. Very slight chipping present as seen, this still in good condition for this old Missouri classic.
Size: 15.0 x 11.0 x 5.0 cm (large-cabinet)
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