iridescent CHALCOPYRITE, GALENA


Specimen: #15254
Locality: Krushev dol mine, Madan ore field, Rhodope Mts, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria
Size: 50mm x 43mm x 32mm
Size description: Small Cabinet
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Striking specimen of Chalcopyrite iridescent in glittering purple, yellow and blue when properly lighted from Madan ore field, Bulgaria. The Chalcopyrite crystals are lustrous and strongly light reflective. They are well shaped with attractive striations. The colors are due to Covellite coating. They are extremely saturated and electric on a strong light. Super addition is sharp cubic Galena crystals. In excellent condition – some small nicks.

Crazy colors!



iridescent CHALCOPYRITE, GALENA

iridescent CHALCOPYRITE, GALENA

iridescent CHALCOPYRITE, GALENA

iridescent CHALCOPYRITE, GALENA

iridescent CHALCOPYRITE, GALENA