Calcite w/ Chalcopyrite & Pyrite (rare combo)

Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
Cabinet, 13.4 x 9.0 x 5.8 cm
Start Time: 01/03/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/10/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Large calcite rhombs in combination with scintillating, iridescent, chalcopyrite and lustrous, pyrite pyritohedrons are a rare commodity from well-known Hunan Province. The moderately lustrous, pearlescent ivory to gray rhombs reach 4.0 cm on the diagonal. The preferential chalcopyrite fields REALLY sparkle in bright light. A fine and showy, two-sided, large specimen. Excellent and uncommon larger material.

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