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Covellite

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This covellite specimen has excellent brassy luster and iridescence on the echelon crystals. Ex. George Elling Collection.

Product details

SpeciesCovellite
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 Covellite
CuS shows an indigo-blue metallic sheen with thin platelike crystals and rosettes; rare on matrix and highly prized, especially from Butte.
Covellite
Regional guide
Covellite from Butte Mining District, USA
from the Butte Mining District, USA - a classic copper-sulfide with gunmetal to electric indigo iridescence, hexagonal blades on matrix, highly prize…