23811: Quartz epimorph after ?,
Chalcopyrite, Pyrite, and Quartz - $8 Zacatecas, Mexico Miniature - 3.9 x 2.7 x 2.5 cm 17 grams Specimen status: Reserved Send an email with specimen number to order The core of this specimen consist of
colorless, translucent to transparent quartz points which
form a roughly tabular cast (epimorph) after some
now-absent mineral. Also present is a 1.7 cm chalcopyrite
crystal, having a slightly iridescent patina. Small
colorless calcite and brassy pyrite crystals are scattered
about. A little edge wear on the main chalcopyrite. From
the 1970's-1980's hoard of a wanna-be (but never was)
mineral dealer.
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