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Covellite specimens for sale
15 for sale · $60–$3,500 USD
41 in the gallery
Covellite is a copper sulfide mineral that forms opaque, metallic crystals with a rich blue to indigo hue and a brilliant, submetallic to adamantine luster. It commonly occurs as tabular or foliate masses, often showing prismatic, platy, or acicular habits in striking, saturated colors that can deepen with oxidation. Notable specimens have come from classic mining districts in the United States and Europe, where covellite can be found in oxidized zones associated with copper sulfide minerals and hydrothermal vein systems.
- Formula
- CuS
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Very High Interest
- Classification notes
- Sulfide mineral; copper sulfide; Strunz 2/C
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Top localities
- Butte Mining District14 specimens
- Leonard Mine8 specimens
- Colorado5 specimens
- Reynolds Mine4 specimens
- Summit Mine3 specimens
- Ouray County2 specimens
- Bou Azzer Mine1 specimen
- East Colusa Mine1 specimen
- Espírito Santo1 specimen
- Flambeau Mine1 specimen
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About Covellite
Collectors value covellite for its intense color, contrast with accompanying minerals, and classic crystal shapes. High-quality pieces can display sharp, well-formed crystals or patches that reveal layered, reflective surfaces. The mineral’s rarity in pristine, gem-like forms, together with its historical significance at several famous localities, makes covellite a sought-after addition to well-rounded collections seeking striking color and mineralogical interest.
