Covellite
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A solid vein of iridescent magenta and blue covellite plates is perched on the wedge of quartz-rich matrix on this fine old-time specimen from the East Colusa Mine at Butte. Highly representative of the species and renowned locale.
Product details
SpeciesCovellite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.8 x 3.7 x 2.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Montana, East Colusa Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not 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
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