Calcopirita Irisada
Calcopirita is a mineral with formula CuFeS₂, in the Sulfuros group. This specimen comes from Mina Le Burg, Saint-Salvy-de-la-Balme, Tarn, Francia and joined the Terrium collection in 2024.
Description
Metallic crystals with iridescent tones reflecting red, pink, purple, and golden colors on a grayish base. It shows natural fractures and areas with matrix inclusions.
History of this specimen
Copper and iron sulfide piece with surface iridescence generated by natural oxidation. Le Burg stands out for the presence of these specimens.
Technical data
- Catalogue No.
- 0575
- Internal reference
- X0267
- Composition
- CuFeS₂
- Name
- Calcopirita
- Variety
- Irisada
- Group
- Sulfuros
- Mine
- Mina Le Burg
- District / Municipality
- Saint-Salvy-de-la-Balme
- Province
- Tarn
- Country
- Francia
- Size (cm)
- 4 x 4
- Acquired
- 2024
- Etymology
- It combines the Greek 'khalkos' (χαλκός), 'copper', and 'pyrites' (πυρίτης), 'fire stone'. It essentially means 'copper pyrite'.
- Quality
- Buena
- Value trend
- Estable
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