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Covellite from Leonard Mine, Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana

 
Covellite from Leonard Mine, Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana

DESCRIPTION:No. 12329
Mineral:Covellite
Locality:Leonard Mine, Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana
Description:Dark blue-black covellite crystals to 2 cm with minor 1 mm pyrite crystals. The covellite crystals are distinct and separate from each other with good definition. Originally acquired in 1960 from Continental Minerals. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #MR23
Overall Size:8x5x3 cm
Crystals:5-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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