Red Calcite with Chalcopyrite Specimen - Dayao County, China

A distinctive Red Calcite specimen from China including translucent amber-red rhombohedral crystals with internal hematite zoning and bright golden chalcopyrite on a metallic sulfide matrix. The reverse side reveals a raw mineral surface with natural iridescent flashes of blue, purple and bronze when held up to the light

Approximate Measurements - 3.8cm x 3.4cm

Why It’s Special

• Hematite phantoms - Translucent red calcite with visible hematite colouring
• Bright chalcopyrite within the crystal pockets
  
• Natural iridescence from oxidation
  
• Sourced from Dayao County (Yunnan Province), a region highly sought after by collectors for producing deep red, hematite-included calcites with stark, high-contrast metallic sulfide backings.