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Chalcocite

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Superb patina and crystallography make this a very iconic specimen for the locale, circa mid 1800s.. Complete all around. Very 3-Dimensional. Just a stunning piece that looks carved, and which many consider one of the great thumbs from this locale. Ex Scott Williams and the Schortmanns collections (both dealers with private collections from the early to mid 1900s). From the Roland and Kathy Sherman thumbnail collection: they are competitive thumbnail exhibitors from Southern California, specializing in copper species. Joe Budd Photos

Product details

SpeciesChalcocite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.8 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024

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.