Covellite
Unknown Owner
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An old-time, fine specimen of solid covellite blades from the historic Butte District. This is very rich copper ore and consists of a solid mass of iridescent peacock-blue and magenta covellite blades. I recently obtained this piece in a trade from a European collector, who stated this piece dates to the circa 1870s because of where he got it from (an old museum collection in Europe) - though this cannot be proven. This is during the primary silver production years and very early production of copper ores, for which the district is famous.
Product details
SpeciesCovellite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 6.5 x 4.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Montana, Butte Mining District
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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