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Jiangxi Province, China
Peacock-Tarnished Chalcopyrite, Dexing, Jiangxi, China
SKU · 1125
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A 5.6 cm crust of chalcopyrite crystals tarnished to bronze, rose, gold and teal over a pale cream matrix from Dexing, Jiangxi. One larger crystal at the top edge carries the strongest peacock sheen. 79 g.
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Specimen details
| Mineral | Chalcopyrite |
|---|---|
| Locality | Jiangxi Province, China |
| Crystal system | Tetragonal |
| Chemical formula | CuFeS2 |
| Dimensions | 5.6 cm × 3.3 cm × 3.8 cm |
| Weight | 79 g |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Size | Small Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm) |
| Species | Chalcopyrite |
| Condition | No damage on display faces |
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About this specimen
Barely larger than a walnut, this low dome of pale cream matrix is armoured with chalcopyrite crystals tarnished into a full spectrum: bronze and old gold in the hollows, rose and magenta on the exposed faces, flashes of teal and violet where the film runs thinnest. One larger crystal at the upper right carries the best of it: a broad wedge shading from copper-pink through gold to purple in a single face.
The colour is not pigment but interference. Chalcopyrite, CuFeS2, weathers to an oxide film only nanometres thick, and light reflecting from its top and bottom surfaces cancels and reinforces at different wavelengths — the physics of an oil slick on wet tarmac. Because the film is so thin it wipes away easily: no cloth, no ultrasonic bath, no acid. Dry air and a soft brush are all it needs.
Compact at 5.6 × 3.3 × 3.8 cm and 79 g, from Dexing in Jiangxi, it sits in the palm and rewards slow turning under a lamp. It comes without a stand; the tarnish photographed here is this specimen’s own.
About Chalcopyrite
Chalcopyrite is a sulfide mineral known for its striking metallic crystals, with several world-class Chinese localities.
About Jiangxi Province
Jiangxi Province, China — major source of barite, fluorite, and tungsten minerals.
Frequently asked questions
Will I receive the exact specimen shown?
Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.
Is this Chalcopyrite natural?
Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.
How is it packed and shipped?
Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals. A display base is included.
Can I return it?
Yes — there is a 14-day return window.
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