Cubanite from Henderson No. 2 mine, Chibougamau, Québec, Canada - image 1
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Cubanite from Henderson No. 2 mine, Chibougamau, Québec, Canada - image 3
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Cubanite from Henderson No. 2 mine, Chibougamau, Québec, Canada

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A fine cubanite crystal from this now-closed mine, which has produced the best cubanites in the world - Henderson No. 2 mine, Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada. It displays a well formed elongated crystal with a strong luster. It is nicely striated, with a pleasing brassy-yellow color and a gorgeous V twinning. For references see the 1983 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 14, # 3. In very good condition - some micro nicks. On acrylic base.

Choice cubanite!

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SpeciesCubanite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.3 x 0.5 x 0.6 cm
Added on09/18/2026
LocalityCanada, Québec, Henderson No. 2 mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Oct 2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Quebul Fine MineralsNot disclosed

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Henderson No. 2 mine
Henderson No. 2 Mine, Canada — classic cubanite locality in the Chibougamau camp; brass-yellow crystals on calcite, benchmark specimens with finite supply.