Chalcopyrite on Siderite from Kaiwu Mine, Bijie, China

Dimension: 5cm x 5cm x 4.3cm
Weight: 206g
Locality: Kaiwu Mine, Hezhang Co., Bijie Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China
 
The Bijie Prefecture in China produces top quality Chalcopyrite and Siderite combination pieces that are amongst the best in the world.  This fine and luxurious specimen features brassy, vivid gold tetrahedral crystals of Chalcopyrite, which exhibit an exceedingly shinny metallic luster, are aesthetically grown on top of the translucent, olive-green bladed crystals of Siderite.  It is way more beautiful in person than photos, it is just too difficult to capture its vibrant color and shine.  A gorgeous piece to add to any collections!