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Enargite

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A large and impressive old-time classic cluster of enargite from Butte. This specimen consists of a large grouping of sharp, lustrous enargite crystals accented by tiny pyrite crystals and small spays of quartz crystals. There are some damaged crystals but the vast majority are terminated. Ex. George Elling Collection.

Product details

SpeciesEnargite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.5 x 8.1 x 3.8 cm
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 Enargite
sharp metallic prisms, gunmetal color with iridescent tarnish; rare top specimens on quartz or pyrite from classic mines like Butte, Bingham.
Enargite
Regional guide
Enargite from Butte Mining District, Montana, USA
steel-gray to iron-black prisms from the Butte Mining District; prized for sharp orthorhombic form, mirror terminations, and iconic orebody context.