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Enargite, Pyrite, Quartz from Leonard Mine, Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana

 
Enargite, Pyrite, Quartz from Leonard Mine, Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana

DESCRIPTION:No. 12512
Mineral:Enargite, Pyrite, Quartz
Locality:Leonard Mine, Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana
Description:Tapering, translucent quartz up to 25 mm standing off matrix with pyrite crystals up to 12 mm. On one side is a brilliant spray of dark metallic enargite crystals up to 4 mm. Minor limonite staining. Originally acquired from Continental Minerals in 1960. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #R42
Overall Size:8x7x4 cm
Crystals:2-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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