CHALCOPYRITE, PYRITE, COVELLITE, CHALCANTHITE, QUARTZ


Specimen: #8401
Locality: Borieva mine, Madan ore field, Rhodope Mts, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria
Size: 59mm x 55mm x 36mm
Size description: Small Cabinet
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Uncommon piece from a new find of Chalcopyrite partially replaced by small sparkling Pyrites. The superb focal point at the top is a Chalcopyrite cluster with complex crystallization. It has a dark blue color due to Covellite coating and a turquoise blue color due to Chalcanthite. Chalcopyrite has cavities where it has been replaced by small sparkling Pyrite crystals. Chunky, semi transparent to transparent Quartzes form an exquisite “diadem” around. In excellent condition – some small nicks.

Aesthetic specimen with rich morphology!



CHALCOPYRITE, PYRITE, COVELLITE, CHALCANTHITE, QUARTZ

CHALCOPYRITE, PYRITE, COVELLITE, CHALCANTHITE, QUARTZ

CHALCOPYRITE, PYRITE, COVELLITE, CHALCANTHITE, QUARTZ

CHALCOPYRITE, PYRITE, COVELLITE, CHALCANTHITE, QUARTZ