{"product_id":"iridescent-chalcopyrite","title":"Collector's Grade: Iridescent \"Rainbow\" Chalcopyrite on Calcite, Baisha Copper Mine, China","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"AdPoic\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eLimited 2015–2017 Discovery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"txxDge notranslate\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"B5ZG3e_11,B5ZG3e_12\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=B5ZG3e_10\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eOwn a vibrant piece of mineralogical history. This striking cabinet specimen features a dense, scintillating carpet of \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eIridescent Chalcopyrite\u003c\/strong\u003e crystals perched on a contrasting matrix of snowy-white \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eCalcite\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"txxDge notranslate\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"B5ZG3e_17,B5ZG3e_18\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=B5ZG3e_16\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEICBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003eOriginating from a famous, short-lived pocket discovered between \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e2015 and 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e, these \"rainbow\" specimens from the Baisha Mine have become a modern Chinese classic. Because the mine is no longer producing this specific iridescent habit, they are increasingly difficult to source on the primary market and are highly prized by collectors for their intense, natural \"peacock\" colors. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEICBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecimen Details\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMineral:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e Iridescent Chalcopyrite on Calcite. May include minor dolomite, quartz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eNatural Surface: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eThe \"rainbow\" effect is a result of natural oxidation on the surface of the copper-iron sulfide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e9.7 x 6.9 x 2.4 cm (3.8 x 2.7 x 0.96 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e160g (5.6 oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLocality:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eBaisha Copper Mine, Daye Co., Huangshi, Hubei, China\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEICBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll Gatsby Gems specimens are hand-selected for scientific accuracy and aesthetic brilliance. Each piece includes a locality label and is professionally packaged for secure addition to your gallery.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gatsby Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53993657565459,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/0611\/0227\/files\/Iridescentchalco.jpg?v=1774924786","url":"https:\/\/gatsbygems.com\/products\/iridescent-chalcopyrite","provider":"Gatsby Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}