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Chalcopyrite in Calcite from Faraday Mine, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada

 
Chalcopyrite in Calcite from Faraday Mine, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada

Chalcopyrite in Calcite from Faraday Mine, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 11672
Mineral:Chalcopyrite in Calcite
Locality:Faraday Mine, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada
Description:Rhombic cleavage of transparent calcite with a layer of brassy-colored chalcopyrite inclusions. The chalcopyrite inclusions are fine, elongated, twisted forms. The front face is very transparent, shows inclusions distinctly. Ex. Reasenberg collection
Overall Size:4x4x1 cm
Crystals:5-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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