Spherical Chalcopyrite Cluster – 1.5 x 1.5 Inches – 41 Grams – Tonglushan Mine, China

• Size/Dimensions: 1.5 x 1.5 inches
• Weight: 41 grams
• Source/Origin: Tonglushan Mine, Daye County, Hubei Province, China
• 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

• Mineral Composition: Primarily chalcopyrite (CuFeS₂) with natural oxidation; may contain trace magnetite or hematite
• Formation Style: Botryoidal hydrothermal growth via slow precipitation in mineral-rich cavities
• 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

• Dimensions: 1.5 x 1.5 inches
• Weight: 41 grams
• Finish: Natural, unpolished botryoidal surface
• 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.