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Calcite with iridescent Chalcopyrite
In the Collection of: Christian Gort
Collect Mineral ID: 678495d5881cf9623e697ddf
Edited On:2025-01-27
Description:
This aesthetic display piece is a classic specimen of the famous Brushy Creek Calcites featuring eye-catching smoky colored, well-formed, "dogtooth"-shaped crystals with sharp, well-formed faces which are partially coated by beautiful rainbow iridescent Chalcopyrite. The largest Calcite crystal measures 6.6 cm long. (from Mineralauctions.com)
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Specimen Title
:
Calcite with iridescent Chalcopyrite
Mineral(s)
:
Calcite,Chalcopyrite
Date Acquired
:
10/03/2024
Mine Name (including extension/pit)
:
Brushy Creek Mine
Mining District / Mountains
:
Viburnum Trend Mining District
City / Town / Commune
:
Greely
County / Region / Municipality
:
Reynolds County
State / Province
:
Missouri
Country
:
United States
Dimensions (length × width × height)
:
7.3×6.7×4.2 (cm)
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