The name "Chalcopyrite" (also written Chalcopyrit) means Copper-Pyrite (Greek Chalkos = Copper). Chalcopyrite is brassy yellow, but oxidizes and tarnishes. Therefore chalcopyrite is also called peacock ore or peacock ore.
Because of the iridescent colors very popular! Very well suited for crustle baskets on markets!
1 carton with approx. 4kg weight; You will receive approx. 50 stones of colored chalcopyrite in this flat.
Origin: Zacatecas province, central Mexico.
Incorrectly Chalcopyrite is also sometimes called Pyrite Agate or Apache Gold.
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