CHALCOPYRITE and SIDERITE; China (BJ-chlp005-1)

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Stunning color contrast of green Siderite “Blades” with brassy, iridescent Chalcopyrite crystals in this specimen. Several of the Siderite blades are 1-inch long. The luster of the Siderite is vitreous to pearly while the Chalcopyrite has a brilliant metallic luster.

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Stunning color contrast of green Siderite “Blades” with brassy, iridescent Chalcopyrite crystals in this specimen. Several of the Siderite blades are 1-inch long. The luster of the Siderite is vitreous to pearly while the Chalcopyrite has a brilliant metallic luster.

SIDERITE is an iron carbonate mineral. It is usually found as brown to tan rhombohedrons. The green blades of Siderite in this piece are very rare! It belongs to the Trigonal crystal system. Hardness is 3.5 – 4.5 on the Mohs Scale.

CHALCOPYRITE is a copper, iron sulfide mineral. It is a major ore of copper. It belongs to the Tetragonal crystal system. Hardness is 3.5 – 4 on the Mohs Scale.

Location: Kaiwu Mine, Hezhang County, Bijie Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China

Specimen size: 8.0 x 6.4 x 4.3 cm (3.1 x 2.5 x 1.7 inch) Small-Cabinet

Specimen weight: 245 grams (8.6 oz)

Brought to you by SIDEWINDER MINERALS

Weight 16 oz
Dimensions 5 × 5 × 5 in

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