Named for the Greek khalkos meaning "copper," and "pyrite," chalcopyrite is a major ore of copper. It has a metallic luster, resembling gold. Specimens are often collected and are found in Colorado, Arizona in the USA, as well as England, Tasmania, Germany, Canada, Spain, Japan and China.
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- Chemistry & Crystallography
Copper Pyrite, Apache Gold
Countries of Origin
United States of America (the); Unknown; China; Mexico; Peru