Chalcocite
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Lustrous to matte-finish, metallic-gray chalcocite crystals richly cover the contrasting, 3-dimensional, gossan matrix on this fine specimen from the Tincroft Mine of Cornwall. The sharp, blocky, tabular crystals are up to 5 mm. The mines in this historic area closed around 1913. Ex. Wes Parker Collection.
Product details
SpeciesChalcocite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.4 x 4.2 x 4.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUK, England, Tincroft Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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dark steel-gray crystals with bright metallic luster and dramatic twinning; rare, well-formed specimens attract collectors and highlight sites.Regional guide
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