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Covellite

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Classic, old-time Butte covellite. Shimmering, iridescent, peacock-purple covellite blades on starkly contrasting pyrite matrix make for a superb, two-sided specimen from the East Colusa Mine. Ex. Jaime Bird Collection.

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SpeciesCovellite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.4 x 2.7 x 1.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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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.
Regional guide
Covellite from East Colusa Mine
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