Iridescent Chalcopyrite on Green Chlorite Quartz | 5cm With UV For Sale

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Iridescent Chalcopyrite on Green Chlorite Quartz | 5cm With UV:
$26.99

exceptional, raw Chalcopyrite on Chlorite-Included Quartz cluster. Sourced from the legendary hydrothermal veins of Madan, Bulgaria, this 5cm specimen features a dense, shimmering bed of needle-thin Quartz points heavily included with a deep forest-green Chlorite hue. Perched along the upper ridge are blocky, metallic Chalcopyrite crystals showing a beautiful rainbow iridescence.Collector's Bonus: When placed under an ultraviolet blacklight, this piece features a highly reactive UV spot that fluoresces a vibrant, fiery pinkish-red, indicating the co-growth of localized Manganoan carbonate minerals. Safely mounted to a polished clear acrylic display stand using high-grade mineral putty, it is completely ready for a display shelf or UV gallery case.Specimen ProfilePrimary Minerals: Iridescent Chalcopyrite (Peacock Ore) & Chlorite Quartz DruseSecondary Feature: Fluorescent Manganoan Calcite/Dolomite inclusionsColor Profile: Metallic rainbow gold and bronze, rich forest green, and a bright hot-pink UV glowOrigin: Madan Ore Field, Rhodope Mountains, Smolyan Province, BulgariaDimensions & SpecificationsSize Category: Miniature Cabinet /Specimen Height: 5cm