Chalcopyrite Photos
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Roger Weller, geology instructor

wellerr@cochise.edu     copyright 2008-R.Weller 

 
chalcopyrite crystals on dolomite-1
In the Tri-State district, crystals of chalcopyrite are commonly found perched on
top of curved rhombohedrons of dolomite.  The crystal form of chalcopyrite is
clearly shown in the following photo.  Bright triangular faces stand out; they are
part of a tetrahedron that consists of four of the triangular faces.
 

chalcopyrite
Photo is copyright free for non-commercial educational uses.
Just credit photo to R.Weller/Cochise College.

Specimen courtesy of Dave Dechant