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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. 16500
Mineral:Chalcopyrite in Calcite
Locality:Faraday Mine, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada
Description:Showy specimen of rhombic, transparent calcite with many brassy-colored chalcopyrite inclusions. The chalcopyrite inclusions are elongated, twisted forms running throughout the calcite. A similar specimen in my collection is always visitor's favorite.
Overall Size:11x7x6 cm
Crystals:6 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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