AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from New Mexico > Chalcopyrite, Quartz, Sphalerite, Calcite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 23548 |
Mineral: | Chalcopyrite, Quartz, Sphalerite, Calcite |
Locality: | Groundhog Mine, Central District, Grant County, New Mexico |
Description: | Brass-colored crystals of chalcopyrite up to 20 mm on matrix covered with elongated quartz crystals up to 16 mm. Scattered throughout are black sphalerite crystals up to 3 mm and white calcite to 5 mm. No damage. Sensel acquired the specimen in 1956. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #R356 |
Overall Size: | 14x8x4 cm |
Crystals: | 1-20 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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