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Chalcocite

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Locality: 
Dzhezkazgan Mine, Dzhezkazgan, Karaganda Oblast, Kazakhstan
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.5 × 1.8 × 2.5 cm
Description

A superb miniature specimen features a bunch of well defined, lead-grey and elongated crystals of copper-sulfosalt chalcocite accompanied by less calcite.  The sharp and metallic lustrous crystals are showing a fine patina and a distinct vertical striation as well. Of course the terminations are excellent. Top

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Chalcocite

Formula: 
Cu2S
Strunz: 
2.BA.05
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
2.5 - 3.0
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