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Chalcopyrite

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Description
Locality: 
Deveti Septemvri Mine, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
3.6 × 6.3 × 2.8 cm
Description

A pleasing specimen of chalcopyrite iridescent in purple and blue-green from the famous Madan ore field, Bulgaria. The chalcopyrite crystals are well shaped and yellow. They have a frosty and sparkling appearance. The iridescent colors are rich and electric. In good condition – some small nicks.

Marvelous!

Shipping weight up to 0.500kg

#19889

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Chalcopyrite

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