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Chalcopyrite from Morro Velho Mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Chalcopyrite from Morro Velho Mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Chalcopyrite from Morro Velho Mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Chalcopyrite from Morro Velho Mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Chalcopyrite from Morro Velho Mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 64139
Mineral:Chalcopyrite
Locality:Morro Velho Mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Lustrous yellow-metallic chalcopyrite crystals with no matrix attached. The chalcopyrite crystals have satin luster caused by microscopic parallel crystallization patterns. The crystals are large for this species at this mine.
Overall Size:33x26x18 mm
Crystals:15-22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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