Chalcopyrite on Calcite from Daye Copper Mine, China

Dimension: 5.4cm x 3.3cm x 2.5cm
Weight: 50g
Locality: Tonglushan Mine, Daye Co., Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province, China
 
A truly dazzling and really eye-catching small cabinet specimen featuring a coverage of lustrous, compressed silvery / smoky colored Calcite scalenohedra which have a gorgeous selective deposition of sparkling, brassy gold Chalcopyrite on select corners and edges of the pyramidal faces of the disc-shaped Calcite and surprisingly centered the “Calcite Flowers” in places. The Calcite are lightly striated as highlighted by a dusting of micro-Chalcopyrite crystals. The specimen is from an exclusive new October 2020 discovery in Daye Copper Mine of China. The quality and peculiarity of the piece make it a very desirable and unique display specimen that would make a wonderful addition to any Chinese or worldwide Calcite collection. Comes with a high quality acrylic display box.
 
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