The Richard M. Geiger Collection
1085
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Chalcocite, Djurleite coated by iridescent Chalcopyrite
Tongshankou Mine (Tongchankou Mine), Daye Co., Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province, China
miniature – 3.8 x 3.4 x 1.8 cm
Amazing and rare specimen of iridescent Chalcopyrite completely covering elongated Chalcocite and Djurleite. The specimen has beautiful dendritic crystal growth with delicate arborescent shape. Chalcopyrite has glittering purple, blue and green variations that give very colorful display. The colors are fresh and strong with very electric nuances. Displays from all sides. For references see the 2014 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 45, # 1. In very good condition some small nicks. On acrylic base.
Mineral Species
Chalcocite
Dana
Strunz
Crystal System
IMA Chemistry
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Also known as:
Djurleite
Dana
Strunz
Crystal System
IMA Chemistry
Elements
IMA #
IMA Status
Also known as:
Chalcopyrite
Dana
Strunz
Crystal System
IMA Chemistry
Elements
IMA #
IMA Status
Also known as:
1085
Chalcocite, Djurleite coated by iridescent Chalcopyrite
Tongshankou Mine (Tongchankou Mine), Daye Co., Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province, China