Chalcopyrite - Schlema Germany

Size: 5 x 4 x 3 cm

Location: Schlema-Hartstein - Erzgebirge - Sachsen - Deutschland

This specimen comes from an old German mineral collection.

Chalcopyrite from Schlema-Hartstein, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany

This extraordinary chalcopyrite comes from the well-known Schlema-Hartstein deposit in the Ore Mountains - a region that is historically and geologically one of the most important mining areas in Germany. The mine is famous for its variety of sulphide ores and continues to produce coveted collector's items to this day.

Crystal structure and metallic luster

The present specimen captivates with the typical golden yellow color of chalcopyrite with its striking metallic luster. The crystal surfaces show lively shimmering reflections, which - depending on the incidence of light - can have rainbow-like tarnish colors. This iridescence makes the piece a real eye-catcher.

Aesthetics and matrix bonding

The chalcopyrite sits firmly on the natural matrix, giving the overall piece a particularly harmonious and stable appearance. The high-contrast combination of shiny metallic ore and light-coloured matrix emphasizes the aesthetics.

A classic from the Ore Mountains

Minerals from Schlema-Hartstein are prized by collectors for their historical value. This piece of chalcopyrite embodies the typical characteristics of the site and offers an authentic link to the mining history of Saxony.

A must for ore lovers

Whether as part of an ore collection, as an educational piece for geoscientific studies or as an aesthetic object for the display case - this chalcopyrite not only adds color, but also history and character to any collection.

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