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Chalcopyrite from French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania

 
Chalcopyrite from French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 42960
Mineral:Chalcopyrite
Locality:French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Description:Hoppered-growth iridescent metallic chalcopyrite crystals with no matrix attached. This is a good specimen from a classic locality dating to the 1800s, now closed. See article: Famous Mineral Localities - The French Creek Mine in M.R. v.25 #2.
Overall Size:22x15x8 mm
Crystals:5-11 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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