Iridescent Chalcopyrite on Calcite from Moldova

Size: 10.5 x 4.7 x 4.1cm

Weight: 162g 

This beautiful calcite specimen is from a new find in November of 2024. It comes from a small deposit in Moldova, and the iridescence comes from chalcopyrite covering the scale-like calcite crystals which are on a larger calcite matrix. Like many iridescent specimens, it looks dull in diffuse room lighting, but once you put it into a display case with bright lights the iridescence lights up like you see in these photos.

This specimen comes with a custom base.