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Chalcocite

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Very sharp thumbnail specimen of chalcocite consisting of a group of several crystals to 2.1cm. The crystals have a dark, impressively uniform patina and a very classic form. These Conneticut chalcocites are very old (mid to late 1800s) and groups this sharp have always been highly desired.

Product details

SpeciesChalcocite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.4 x 1.9 x 1.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Connecticut, Bristol Copper Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Chalcocite
Mineral guide
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dark steel-gray crystals with bright metallic luster and dramatic twinning; rare, well-formed specimens attract collectors and highlight sites.
Chalcocite
Regional guide
Chalcocite from Bristol Copper Mine, Connecticut, USA
from Bristol Copper Mine, Connecticut — dark, tabular crystals on calcite; historic locality valued by collectors for its classic ore-crystal form.