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Chalcocite

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An aesthetic, old-time thumbnail specimen of sharp, striated, lustrous, dark metallic-gray chalcocite prisms from the Bristol Copper Mine, Connecticut. 100+ years old, these are considered to be some of the very best chalcocites from anywhere in the world. Classic material. Ex. Irv Brown Thumbnail Collection.

Product details

Species
ChalcociteAbout Chalcocite →
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.6 x 1.1 x 0.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
Locality
USA, Connecticut, Bristol Copper MineRegional guide →

Known provenance

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

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Chalcocite
Mineral guide
Learn about Chalcocite
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.