Chalcocite on Pyrite
specimen number:
4081345
location:
Leonard mine, Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA
description:
Classic specimen from this famous old mining district with crystals of pyrite to almost 2.0 cm in size on all sides of this quartz crystal covered matrix. The crystals are darkened iridescent due to a coating of chalcocite. In very good condition.
Size: 15.0 x 11.5 x 4.0 cm (large-cabinet)
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