Malachite-after-Chalcopyrite with Calcite
specimen number:
9195054
location:
Concepcion del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico
description:
Numerous crystals of what were once chalcopyrite to 2.0 cm in size across the front of this quartz crystal rich matrix, these now replaced by velvety green crystallized malachite. Minor calcite present. This is in great condition. Very fine for this Mexican classic. Four provenance please see the old label at the end of the video.
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