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Stannite with Chalcopyrite from (Wheal Rock), Cornwall, England (Type Locality for Stannite)

 
Stannite with Chalcopyrite from (Wheal Rock), Cornwall, England (Type Locality for Stannite)

Stannite with Chalcopyrite from (Wheal Rock), Cornwall, England (Type Locality for Stannite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 43888
Mineral:Stannite with Chalcopyrite
Locality:(Wheal Rock), Cornwall, England (Type Locality for Stannite)
Description:Dense mass of chalcopyrite intergrown with stannite that has tarnished to iridescent blue color. One side has been sawn and polished and shows stannite in two places. ex. Joseph J. Urban (1915-1997); ex. Richard A. Bideaux (1935-2004)
Overall Size:5x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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