Chalcopyrite, Galena, Siderite

Specimen ID: 925-LP2

Mineral(s)
Chalcopyrite : CuFeS2
Galena : PbS
Siderite : FeCO3
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
8.4cm x 7.7cm x 3.4cm
Events

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8.4 x 7.7 x 3.4 cm. The Wied Iron Spar District produced a plethora of classic specimens many years ago, and this is one of the best chalcopyrites among them that I have seen. The curved, stepped chalcopyrites reach an impressive 2.7 cm on edge, and they have a rich, brassy-gold color and good luster. The size and extent of the cluster is significant, and it rests on a matrix plate of galena coated by siderite crystals. There are even well-developed galena crystals on top of the siderites. This is a terrific and vintage German specimen. Note that we are basing this locality information on photos in MINDAT, to which this looks similar. Kay's label says "Georg Mine" but gave a different state in Germany. Ex Kurt Scholer (1906). Ex Kay Robertson Collection.
Robert Lavinsky - 15th July 2018

Photo added to mindat.org

8.4 x 7.7 x 3.4 cm. The Wied Iron Spar District produced a plethora of classic specimens many years ago, and this is one of the best chalcopyrites among them that I have seen. The curved, stepped chalcopyrites reach an impressive 2.7 cm on edge, and they have a rich, brassy-gold color and good luster. The size and extent of the cluster is significant, and it rests on a matrix plate of galena coated by siderite crystals. There are even well-developed galena crystals on top of the siderites. This is a terrific and vintage German specimen. Note that we are basing this locality information on photos in MINDAT, to which this looks similar. Kay's label says "Georg Mine" but gave a different state in Germany. Ex Kurt Scholer (1906). Ex Kay Robertson Collection.
Robert Lavinsky - 15th July 2018

Photo added to mindat.org

8.4 x 7.7 x 3.4 cm. The Wied Iron Spar District produced a plethora of classic specimens many years ago, and this is one of the best chalcopyrites among them that I have seen. The curved, stepped chalcopyrites reach an impressive 2.7 cm on edge, and they have a rich, brassy-gold color and good luster. The size and extent of the cluster is significant, and it rests on a matrix plate of galena coated by siderite crystals. There are even well-developed galena crystals on top of the siderites. This is a terrific and vintage German specimen. Note that we are basing this locality information on photos in MINDAT, to which this looks similar. Kay's label says "Georg Mine" but gave a different state in Germany. Ex Kurt Scholer (1906). Ex Kay Robertson Collection.
Robert Lavinsky - 15th July 2018

Photo added to mindat.org

8.4 x 7.7 x 3.4 cm. The Wied Iron Spar District produced a plethora of classic specimens many years ago, and this is one of the best chalcopyrites among them that I have seen. The curved, stepped chalcopyrites reach an impressive 2.7 cm on edge, and they have a rich, brassy-gold color and good luster. The size and extent of the cluster is significant, and it rests on a matrix plate of galena coated by siderite crystals. There are even well-developed galena crystals on top of the siderites. This is a terrific and vintage German specimen. Note that we are basing this locality information on photos in MINDAT, to which this looks similar. Kay's label says "Georg Mine" but gave a different state in Germany. Ex Kurt Scholer (1906). Ex Kay Robertson Collection.
Robert Lavinsky - 15th July 2018

Photo added to mindat.org

8.4 x 7.7 x 3.4 cm. The Wied Iron Spar District produced a plethora of classic specimens many years ago, and this is one of the best chalcopyrites among them that I have seen. The curved, stepped chalcopyrites reach an impressive 2.7 cm on edge, and they have a rich, brassy-gold color and good luster. The size and extent of the cluster is significant, and it rests on a matrix plate of galena coated by siderite crystals. There are even well-developed galena crystals on top of the siderites. This is a terrific and vintage German specimen. Note that we are basing this locality information on photos in MINDAT, to which this looks similar. Kay's label says "Georg Mine" but gave a different state in Germany. Ex Kurt Scholer (1906). Ex Kay Robertson Collection.
Robert Lavinsky - 15th July 2018

Photo added to mindat.org

8.4 x 7.7 x 3.4 cm. The Wied Iron Spar District produced a plethora of classic specimens many years ago, and this is one of the best chalcopyrites among them that I have seen. The curved, stepped chalcopyrites reach an impressive 2.7 cm on edge, and they have a rich, brassy-gold color and good luster. The size and extent of the cluster is significant, and it rests on a matrix plate of galena coated by siderite crystals. There are even well-developed galena crystals on top of the siderites. This is a terrific and vintage German specimen. Note that we are basing this locality information on photos in MINDAT, to which this looks similar. Kay's label says "Georg Mine" but gave a different state in Germany. Ex Kurt Scholer (1906). Ex Kay Robertson Collection.
Robert Lavinsky - 15th July 2018
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