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Chalcopyrite

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Description
Locality: 
Baia Mare, Maramureș County, Romania
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.5 × 3.8 × 3 cm
Description

Sharply terminated chalcopyrite from an old collection, bought in Baia Mare in 1968 (collection card). The crystals reach a size of 2.7 cm. What’s extraordinary about this piece are the amazing metallic iridescent patina with violet, red and blue shades. Bright dolomites give a good contrast to the intense colors. Very impressive in real life!

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Chalcopyrite

Formula: 
CuFeS2
Strunz: 
2.CB.10a
Crystal System: 
Tetragonal
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0