Jiangxi Province, China

Chalcopyrite Rosettes on Quartz Plate, Jiangxi, China

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Two brassy chalcopyrite domes and a scatter of smaller crystals across a white quartz druse plate from Jiangxi. A broad, flat-sitting cabinet piece: 14.0 × 8.9 × 5.8 cm, 675 g.

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Specimen details

MineralQuartz
LocalityJiangxi Province, China
Crystal systemHexagonal
Chemical formulaSiO₂
Dimensions14.0 cm × 8.9 cm × 5.8 cm
Weight675 g
ColorMetallic
MaterialChalcopyrite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Two brassy domes of chalcopyrite ride a white quartz crust, each built from dozens of interlocking crystals packed into a rounded head, and around them smaller crystals are strewn across the plate in a loose constellation. The quartz beneath is sugary and bright, cooling to a pale blue-white where the druse grows finest. The metal reads warm gold in direct light and olive-bronze in shade.

Jiangxi copper deposits give chalcopyrite in this rounded, aggregate habit, many individuals nucleating together instead of one clean crystal taking the field. The mineral is soft for a sulphide at Mohs 3.5–4 and tarnishes slowly toward blues and purples; the change is natural, and dry storage with bare hands kept off the metal is what keeps the gold bright longest.

A broad plate at 14.0 × 8.9 × 5.8 cm and 675 g, heavy enough to sit flat without support. All images here come from this plate, which is sold exactly as photographed.

About Quartz

Quartz is a silicate mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with several world-class Chinese localities.

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About Jiangxi Province

Jiangxi Province, China — major source of barite, fluorite, and tungsten minerals.

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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 Quartz 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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Chalcopyrite Rosettes on Quartz Plate, Jiangxi, China
Chalcopyrite Rosettes on Quartz Plate, Jiangxi, China
$220.00