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Chalcopyrite on Calcite from Pea Ridge Mine, Washington County, Missouri

 
Chalcopyrite on Calcite from Pea Ridge Mine, Washington County, Missouri

DESCRIPTION:No. 31913
Mineral:Chalcopyrite on Calcite
Locality:Pea Ridge Mine, Washington County, Missouri
Description:Scalenohedral calcite crystals up to 15 mm with overgrowth of metallic chalcopyrite crystals up to 8 mm. The chalcopyrite has a blue to violet iridescence. The calcite is colorless but is stained pink with hematite. Minor damage. Ex. Dr. N. Luppescu
Overall Size:7x5x4 cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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