Calcite and Chalcopyrite on Fluorite, Alcoa Company, Rosiclare District, Hardin County, Southern Illinois, Mined c. late 1950's, ex. Roy Smith Collection M1842, Large Cabinet 6.0 x 13. 5 x 14..0 cm, $2500. Online Dec. 14
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Documented specimens from Alcoa are rare. Not only is this is an excellent specimen showing classic morphology and luster, but the color is unusually rich and appealing. Nice associated calcite and micro-chalcopyrite add interest and aesthetics. Collected by Bud "Doc" Hicks who trimmed excess matrix with lapidary saw to reveal the color. Specimen is in excellent condition excepting a few small cleaves. Rare.