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Enargite

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An aesthetic cluster of splendent, striated, jet-black enargite prisms from Butte. Classic, old-time material. These are really fine and sharp enargite crystals from an old classic locality, certainly 40-60 years out of the ground and almost certainly one of the pieces brought out by the legendary Ed McDole. Ex. George Elling Collection.

Product details

SpeciesEnargite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.7 x 3.0 x 2.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Montana, Butte Mining District

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
Learn about Enargite
sharp metallic prisms, gunmetal color with iridescent tarnish; rare top specimens on quartz or pyrite from classic mines like Butte, Bingham.
Enargite
Regional guide
Enargite from Butte Mining District, Montana, USA
steel-gray to iron-black prisms from the Butte Mining District; prized for sharp orthorhombic form, mirror terminations, and iconic orebody context.
    Enargite - Butte Mining District, Montana, USA