Magnetite, Chalcopyrite, and Galena

Item Description

An outstanding combination piece of Magnetite with the ores Chalcopyrite and Galena, all with superb metallic luster from this little known locality. While the Chalcopyrite is crudely crystallized and the sharp cubic Galena was probably cleaved during mining, the Magnetite crystal on top is superb. This 1 cm Magnetite is a classic octahedron with the edges and corners only slightly modified by the dodecahedron, creating delicately beveled edges and tips. A nice representative specimen from this mine.