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Chalcopyrite and Calcite from Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

 
Chalcopyrite and Calcite from Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Chalcopyrite and Calcite from Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 50085
Mineral:Chalcopyrite and Calcite
Locality:Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Iridescent metallic chalcopyrite crystals to 7 mm surrounded by translucent pale-purple scalenohedral calcite crystals to 4 mm. Chalcopyrite specimens are uncommon from S. Africa. Ex. George Elling; ex. Charlie Key collection
Overall Size:4x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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