Chalcopyrite on Calcite from Daye Copper Mine, China

Dimension: 4.6cm x 3.2cm x 2.5cm                                                   
Weight: 34g
Locality: Tonglushan Mine, Daye Co., Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province, China
 
Mined in October 2020, this is a stunning small cabinet specimen featuring a group of lustrous, compressed silvery / smoky colored Calcite scalenohedra which displays gorgeous triangular shaped patches of sparkling, brassy gold Chalcopyrite on the pyramidal terminations of the disc-shaped and slightly striated Calcite.  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. The piece will be beautifully set in a high quality acrylic box especially made for displaying specimens.
 
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