Covellite
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GORGEOUS, iridescent, covellite crystals to 2.5 cm richly cover a matrix of solid covellite from the famous Leonard Mine at Butte, Montana. Flat crystals but incredibly rich and iridescently colored, and thus significant! Ex Bill Pinch and Richard Hauck Collections. 6.8 x 4.8 x 4.2 cm
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SpeciesCovellite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.8 x 4.8 x 4.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Montana, Leonard 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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