CHALCOCITE, DJURLEITE, iridescent CHALCOPYRITE


Specimen: #19390
Locality: Tongshankou Mine (Tongchankou Mine), Daye Co., Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province, China
Size: 28mm x 27mm x 13mm
Size description: Toenail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Splendid rare specimen of iridescent chalcopyrite completely covering elongated chalcocite and djurleite from Tongshankou Mine, China. The specimen has a beautiful dendritic crystal growth with delicate arborescent shape. Chalcopyrite has glittering purple, blue and green variations which gives a colorful display. The colors are with electric nuances. Complete all over 360 degree. For references see the 2014 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 45, # 1. In very good condition – some small damages. On acrylic base.

Fascinating!

 



CHALCOCITE, DJURLEITE, iridescent CHALCOPYRITE

CHALCOCITE, DJURLEITE, iridescent CHALCOPYRITE

CHALCOCITE, DJURLEITE, iridescent CHALCOPYRITE

CHALCOCITE, DJURLEITE, iridescent CHALCOPYRITE