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Size/Dimensions: 1.5 x 1.5 inches
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Weight: 41 grams
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Source/Origin: Tonglushan Mine, Daye County, Hubei Province, China
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Key Features: Multi-sphere formation, concentric ring surface marking, cracked oxidized texture, high aesthetic contrast
Product Description
This compact yet striking chalcopyrite sphere cluster from the Tonglushan Mine features a dense arrangement of botryoidal orbs in a dynamic layout. Measuring 1.5 x 1.5 inches and weighing 41 grams, it’s defined by its cracked matte surfaces and a highly unique circular surface pattern on the central orb—likely a product of internal mineral tension during formation. With contrasting textures from dark oxidized surfaces to fine metallic microcrystals, this specimen offers incredible character for its size.
Geological Details
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Mineral Composition: Primarily chalcopyrite (CuFeS₂) with natural oxidation; may contain trace magnetite or hematite
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Formation Style: Botryoidal hydrothermal growth via slow precipitation in mineral-rich cavities
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Notable Features: Radial cracking and concentric ring mark confirm natural growth and tension-based surface development
Aesthetic & Display Appeal
- Highly photogenic piece with rich texture and deep contrast
- Surface shows fine crystal sparkle under lighting and matte black oxidation in shadow
- Rounded composition with balanced geometry, ideal for spotlight or shelf placement
Metaphysical Properties
- Considered a stone of energetic realignment and grounding
- Supports clarity, intuition, and transformative energy
- Symbolic of harmony through layered complexity
Specifications
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Dimensions: 1.5 x 1.5 inches
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Weight: 41 grams
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Finish: Natural, unpolished botryoidal surface
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Magnetism: Light response on metallic regions
Collector’s Note
This piece is ideal for collectors looking for a mineral with subtle intensity—visually compact, texturally rich, and structurally complex. Its rare circular surface mark and cracked texture make it a perfect example of Tonglushan chalcopyrite, balancing both natural form and geological story in a palm-sized frame.
