Enargite with Pyrite, Quartz
specimen number:
3671076
location:
Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA
description:
A large open pocket in front of this matrix lined with needlelike crystals of bright metallic enargite to 0.7 cm in length. Minor pyrite and quartz present. Very good cabinet display example for the species from this classic locality.
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