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Specimen: Chalcopyrite

Location Found: Norway

Scale cube=1cm:Full sizing please see photo

Chalcopyrite is a copper iron sulfide mineral that crystallizes in the tetragonal system. It has a brassy to golden yellow colour and a hardness of 3.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale. Its streak is diagnostic as green tinged black. On exposure to air, chalcopyrite oxidises to a variety of oxides, hydroxides and sulfates.

**Warning: Contains copper which can cause serious health issues if not handled correctly. DO NOT hammer or break this rock up without wearing a mask.

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