Covellite
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Iridescent, sharp, purple-black covellite blades cover this specimen of solid covellite from the noted Summitville District of Colorado. Covellite of this quality from Summitville is rarer than Butte covellite. Ex Gene Meieran Collection. 6.0 x 5.3 x 3.9 cm
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| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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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