CHALCOCITE, DJURLEITE, iridescent CHALCOPYRITE


Specimen: #18100
Locality: Tongshankou Mine (Tongchankou Mine), Daye Co., Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province, China
Size: 41mm x 24mm x 11mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Amazing and rare specimen of iridescent Chalcopyrite completely covering needle Chalcocite and Djurleite from Tongshankou Mine, China. The specimen has beautiful crystal growth of delicate needles over platy base. The Chalcopyrite has glittering purple, blue, green and yellow variations which gives a colorful display. It displays attractively all over 360 degree. For references see the 2014 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 45, # 1. In very good condition – some small contacts. On acrylic base.

Delectable rarity!



CHALCOCITE, DJURLEITE, iridescent CHALCOPYRITE

CHALCOCITE, DJURLEITE, iridescent CHALCOPYRITE

CHALCOCITE, DJURLEITE, iridescent CHALCOPYRITE

CHALCOCITE, DJURLEITE, iridescent CHALCOPYRITE