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Covellite from Colorado, USA

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A large example of this rare copper sulphide from a well known Colorado locality. Flashy blue and purple iridescence on this large cabinet example. Ex. Norma Swanson

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SpeciesCovellite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions18.0 x 13.0 x 7.0 cm
Added on06/13/2026
LocalityUSA, Colorado
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jul 2026
Price paid
$0.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—DanZ RockshopNot disclosed

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Covellite
Mineral guide
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CuS shows an indigo-blue metallic sheen with thin platelike crystals and rosettes; rare on matrix and highly prized, especially from Butte.
Covellite
Regional guide
Covellite from Colorado
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Locality guide
Colorado
A collector's guide to Colorado, USA: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 294 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.