Galena with Quartz crystals from classic locality, mineral specimen for collectors

CHALCOPYRITE, QUARTZ, MANGANOCALCITE SAN JOSE DE HUAYLLAY DISTR. CERRO DE PASCO PROV, PERU CABINET

115 38 60 252
$855.00
Sale price  $855.00 Regular price 
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Galena with Quartz crystals from classic locality, mineral specimen for collectors

CHALCOPYRITE, QUARTZ, MANGANOCALCITE SAN JOSE DE HUAYLLAY DISTR. CERRO DE PASCO PROV, PERU CABINET

$855.00
Sale price  $855.00 Regular price 
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Size (HWD in mm)115 38 60 252

Chalcopyrite is a mineral composed of copper, iron, and sulfur, recognized as the primary source of copper ore. Its chemical composition is represented by the formula CuFeS2, and it crystallizes within the tetragonal system. The mineral exhibits a brassy to golden yellow hue and possesses a hardness rating of 3.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale, with a distinctive green-tinged black streak.

Manganoan calcite, also known as manganocalcite, is a manganese-rich variety of calcite that exhibits a pink hue. Its chemical composition is represented by the formula (Ca,Mn)CO3. Initially identified in the Banská Štiavnica Mining District of the Slovak Republic, this mineral is found globally, with notable occurrences in the Cave of Swords in Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico, and in Bulgaria. 

There is often confusion between manganoan calcite and rhodochrosite due to their similarities. The manganese content in manganoan calcite can vary by location, and it exists in a solid solution series with calcite and rhodochrosite, resulting in a deeper red color as the manganese concentration increases.

Private Peruvian Collection. Very rare as the mines are closed for decades. Former Steve Moon Collection.

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