Blistered Copper
A variety of Chalcopyrite
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About Blistered Copper
Formula:
CuFeS2
Colour:
Brassy
Lustre:
Metallic
Name:
In allusion to the blistered-appearing botryoidal structure, and perhaps for its visual similarlity to the "blister copper" from smelting.
A botryoidal variety of chalcopyrite.
Very often referred by collectors as "Blister Copper", but this name also refers to a partly purified copper with a blistered surface formed during smelting ( see Blister copper (smelted)).
Very often referred by collectors as "Blister Copper", but this name also refers to a partly purified copper with a blistered surface formed during smelting ( see Blister copper (smelted)).
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
7876 (as Blistered Copper)
955 (as Chalcopyrite)
955 (as Chalcopyrite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:7876:0 (as Blistered Copper)
mindat:1:1:955:7 (as Chalcopyrite)
mindat:1:1:955:7 (as Chalcopyrite)
Pronunciation of Blistered Copper
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Physical Properties of Blistered Copper
Chemistry of Blistered Copper
Mindat Formula:
CuFeS2
Element Weights:
Elements listed:
Synonyms of Blistered Copper
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 19 photos of Blistered Copper associated with Calcite | CaCO3 |
| 18 photos of Blistered Copper associated with Bornite | Cu5FeS4 |
| 7 photos of Blistered Copper associated with Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| 7 photos of Blistered Copper associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
| 5 photos of Blistered Copper associated with Chalcocite | Cu2S |
| 4 photos of Blistered Copper associated with 'Jasper' | |
| 3 photos of Blistered Copper associated with Tennantite Subgroup | Cu6(Cu4C2+2)As4S12S |
| 3 photos of Blistered Copper associated with 'Chalcedony' | SiO2 |
| 3 photos of Blistered Copper associated with Siderite | FeCO3 |
| 1 photo of Blistered Copper associated with Covellite | CuS |
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Blistered Copper
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References for Blistered Copper
Localities for Blistered Copper
Showing 26 localities.
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
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? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
China | |
| www.irocks.com (n.d.) |
UK | |
| Smyth et al. (1864) |
| Phillips (1823) +2 other references |
| De Bondt (n.d.) |
| Smyth et al. (1864) |
| Smyth et al. (1864) | |
| Phillips (1823) | |
| Phillips (1823) |
| Smyth et al. (1864) |
| Griffiths (n.d.) |
| [www.thamesvalleyminerals.com] |
| [www.thamesvalleyminerals.com] | |
| Lavinsky (n.d.) |
| Henwood (1843) | |
| Carne (1822) |
| Haas (n.d.) +1 other reference |
| collected by M Perry (St Just) | |
| Haas (n.d.) +1 other reference |
| Alysson Rowan collection |
USA | |
| Wilson (2001) |
| Conroy (2023) |
| C. Lemanski |
| Bryan Davis collection |
| Matrix Fall 1995 J. "Wharton & His Gap ... +1 other reference |
Cook's Kitchen Mine, Pool, Carn Brea, Cornwall, England, UK