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.
SIDERITEÂ 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.
CHALCOPYRITEÂ 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: Hezhang Co., 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)
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