Shangbao Mine, China

Chalcopyrite with Calcite on Pale Matrix | Shangbao, Hunan

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$75.00
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Brassy chalcopyrite crystals rise in a stepped group above a pale calcite-bearing matrix from Shangbao, Hunan, China.

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Mineral
Chalcopyrite
Locality
Shangbao Mine, China
Dimensions
5.0 cm × 3.0 cm × 3.2 cm
Weight
55 g
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Specimen details

MineralChalcopyrite
LocalityShangbao Mine, China
Crystal systemTetragonal
Chemical formulaCuFeS2
Dimensions5.0 cm × 3.0 cm × 3.2 cm
Weight55 g
ColorMetallic;White
SpeciesChalcopyrite, Calcite
MaterialChalcopyrite, Calcite

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About this specimen

In this chalcopyrite specimen from Shangbao, Hunan, several dark brassy crystals with broad square-looking faces project above a pale, finely crystalline base. One larger crystal rises behind a smaller front block, and their faces alternate between near-black shadow and bright metallic reflection. Small pale growths cling to some edges.

The matrix forms a low, uneven platform around the group. Straight edges and the stepped arrangement of the larger crystals provide the main geometric interest. Broad metallic faces meet at sharply defined edges above a much finer pale crystalline surface.

Locality: Shangbao, Hunan, China. Weight: 55 g (1.94 oz). Dimensions: 5 × 3 × 3.2 cm (50 × 30 × 32 mm; 1.97 × 1.18 × 1.26 in).

Weight and dimensions refer to the specimen alone, excluding the display base. Any display base shown with the specimen is included.

The specimen pictured is the individual piece offered.

About Chalcopyrite

Chalcopyrite is a sulfide mineral known for its striking metallic crystals, with several world-class Chinese localities.

Learn more about Chalcopyrite in our encyclopedia

About Shangbao Mine

Shangbao Mine, Chenzhou, Hunan — classic Chinese fluorite locality, known for purple-phantom and color-zoned cubic crystals.

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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.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Chalcopyrite with Calcite on Pale Matrix | Shangbao, Hunan
Chalcopyrite with Calcite on Pale Matrix | Shangbao, Hunan
$75.00