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Rocks and Minerals
➔ Chalcopyrite and Galena
Identifier:
2019.1.2041
Description:
Chalcopyrite is a copper and iron sulfide mineral that is often found with pyrite, chalcocite, or gold. It can also be found in metamorphic rocks. This specimen also includes galena, a sulfide and the most common lead mineral.
Chalcopyrite Formula:
CuFeS
2
Galena Formula:
PbS
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 3
Source:
Museum Collection
Related Objects:
Chalcopyrite, Quartz, Pyrite
Galena and Quartz