Chalcopyrite on Calcite (2015 find)

Daye Co., Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province, China
Small Cabinet, 7.3 x 6.3 x 4.5 cm
Start Time: 12/18/2016 7:00:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/22/2016 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Dazzling, variably iridescent, intensely sparkly chalcopyrite microcrystals richly and preferentially cover the sculptural jackstraw cluster of dogtooth calcite crystals on this dramatic and most colorful combination from a small early 2015 Chinese find. In great shape, with only a couple of gently bruised tips noted, which are certainly only a modest detraction to this excellent and uncommon combination. Moderate pink calcite fluorescence. The specimen displays beautifully without aid. These pieces really have a surreal look to them!

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