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Madawaska Mine (Faraday Mine), Faraday Township, Bancroft District, Hastings Co., Ontario, Canada
Rhombic cleavage of transparent calcite with a layer of brassy-colored chalcopyrite inclusions. The chalcopyrite inclusions are elongated, twisted forms. Ex. Reasenberg collection. Overall size of mineral specimen: 4x3x1 cm. Size of individual crystals: 2-8 mm. |
| © 2001 John H. Betts | Photo ID: 428 View Count: 646 |
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Madawaska Mine (Faraday Mine), Faraday Township, Bancroft District, Hastings Co., Ontario, Canada
Showy specimen of rhombic, transparent calcite with many brassy-colored chalcopyrite inclusions. The chalcopyrite inclusions are elongated, twisted forms running throughout the calcite. A similar specimen in my collection is always visitor's favorite. Overall size of mineral specimen: 11x7x6 cm. Size of individual crystals: 6 cm. |
| © 2002 John H. Betts | Photo ID: 4185 View Count: 538 |
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Madawaska Mine (Faraday Mine), Faraday Township, Bancroft District, Hastings Co., Ontario, Canada
Elongated cleavage of transparent calcite with thin crystals of hair-like chalcopyrite running through the width of the specimen. Fascinating to view under magnification. The dark band at the bottom is heavily included with another mineral. Overall size of mineral specimen: 6.5x2x2 cm. Size of individual crystals: 2 cm. |
| © 2002 John H. Betts | Photo ID: 6589 View Count: 456 |
