Chalcopyrite pseudomorph after chalcocite

Reference: 2646

These unusual pseudomorphs were found in the 1980's for a short time at Judkins quarry, in the West Midlands.  This is small but fine example of chalcopyrite thought to be after acicular chalcocite some crystals up to 8mm associated with barytes and a little calcite.  For further details see Roy Starkey's book  'Minerals of the English Midlands' -  Page 323. 

Formulas : Chalcopyrite CuFeS₂; Chalcocite Cu₂S

Price: £16.00

Status: Available

Dimensions: 41x25x14mm

Size: Miniature (M)