Quartz, calcite and copper ore
Description: Three pieces with a "base" of anhedral, transparent quartz, with a layer of euhedral calcite rhombs (some with an outer coating of finer crystals) and a top layer of euhedral chalcopyrite crystals. Another sample in a separate tray is of anhedral, milky quartz with anhedral chalcopyrite.
Measurements: 3 inch 3 3/4 inch 2 1/2 inch 1 1/2 inch
Taxonomic name: Quartz, calcite and chalcopyrite
Collection: Natural History Geology Collection
ID number: 1966-0082