Mimetite with Chalcocite coated Pyrite and Quartz
specimen number:
3631655
location:
Black Pine mine, Granite Co., Montana, USA
description:
Sparkling needlelike crystals of mimetite very rich across the top of this floater crystal grouping of pyrite which is in turn coated by slightly iridescent gray chalcocite. Quartz present as well. Minimal chipping present but still in good condition and shows nicely all around.
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