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Chalcopyrite and Pyrite with Quartz Groundhog Mine, Vanadium, Central District, Grant Co., New Mexico 11cm x 8cm x 2.1cm Ex. New Mexico Bureau of Mines & Mineral Resources Mineral Museum

Description/Interesting Notes: An absolutely magnificent combination of species from this classic New Mexico locale!!! This specimen consists of a large, broad plate of sharp, gemmy quartz crystals that hosts numerous sharply twinned chalcopyrite crystals and pyrite crystals!!! The chalcopyrite cystals have rich, deep brassy golden color with brilliantly metallic luster, sharp twinning and striated faces!!! The pyrite crystals are almost nickel-silver in comparison to the chalcopyrite, which makes for a fantastic contrast between the two!!! The pyrite crystals are sharply cubic as well - another striking contrast!!! In addition, there are tiny "balls" of sharply pointed calcite crystals perched atop a few of the quartz crystals, and upon close inspection one can find tiny submillimeter hematite blades in them as well!!! There is also another unidentified species present as well!!! These old time classics are seldom seen today!!! This specimen retains its original, large size label from the New Mexico Bureau of Mines & Mineral Resources Mineral Museum!!! The pics don't even come close to doing it justice!!! Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!! We are constantly acquiring new exciting specimens & old collections!!! BE THE FIRST TO FIND OUT WHAT'S NEW & CHECK OUT OUR Ebay "About Me" page!!! ALSO, CHECK BACK OFTEN BECAUSE WE WILL BE ADDING MORE UPDATES AND SPECIMENS IN THE UPCOMING WEEKS!!!

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