Covellite
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Microscopic specks of covellite, just little sparkles really, but richly covering the nooks and crannies of this massive volcanic rock (pumice?). The really neat thing, honestly, is the label dating these to the famous 1760 eruption of mount vesuvius!!!! Two pieces, actually, come with the single label 4.7 x 2.5 x 2 and 7.2 x 6.7 x 3.5cm
Product details
SpeciesCovellite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.2 x 6.7 x 3.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityItaly, Campania, Somma-Vesuvius Complex
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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