EISCO 12PK Raw Chalcopyrite, Mineral Specimens - Approx. 1" - Geologist Selected & Hand Processed - Great for Science Classrooms - Class Pack
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CHALCOPYRITE
From the same family as fool's gold, Chalcopyrite is a yellow crystalline mineral consisting of a sulfide of copper and iron. It is the principal ore of copper formed in hydrothermal veins
GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS
Chalcopyrite's formation exhibits fracture and has a brassy luster which make it an excellent tool for studying economic geology, and is great for us in comparative identification exercises
GEOLOGIST SELECTED
Each specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features
LOCALLY PROCESSED
Our rock and mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed in Victor, NY
INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED & LABELED
Each sample set is packaged in a transparent bag, and is labeled & barcoded for easy identification
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Raw Chalcopyrite SpecimenSet of 12 Samples, 1"From the same family as fool's gold, Chalcopyrite is a yellow crystalline mineral consisting of a sulfide of copper and iron. It is the principal ore of copper formed in hydrothermal veins. Chalcopyrite's formation exhibits fracture and has a brassy luster which make it an excellent tool for studying economic geology, and is great for us in comparative identification exercises.While each specimen will vary slightly in shape, size and color, it will measure approximately 1" in length. Each is individually packaged, labeled & barcoded for easy identification and storage.Selected & Processed by a Geologist.Each and every specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring that each sample exhibits defining features. Rocks and minerals are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed by hand in Victor, NY.Technical SupportAlways feel free to reach out to our team of scientists and geologists for additional information, or to assist you with any questions regarding our rock and mineral samples.
