Calcite, Marcasite, Chalcopyrite, Dolomite

Specimen ID: LP5-07P

Mineral(s)
Calcite : CaCO3
Marcasite : FeS2
Chalcopyrite : CuFeS2
Dolomite : CaMg(CO3)2
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
18.5cm x 11cm x 1.5cm
Previous data
Mineral(s)
Acquisition date:
Jun 2018
Collection date:
1974
Name withheld

Events

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Calcite on marcasite and chalcopyrite with minor dolomite from the Sweetwater Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri. This one is dated 1974 and is notable for the presence of both pink and green inclusions, likely alterations of chalcopyrite and siegenite (cobaltoan calcite and malachite is a possibility). Specimens like this also came out between 2007-2009, possibly from returning to collect at the original location. Without oxidation, the entire matrix would be gold in color. Green and especially pink inclusions are relatively uncommon for Sweetwater and very rare for the Viburnum Trend in general.
Edward Bayley - 23rd June 2018
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