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Chalcocite from Bristol Copper Mine, Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut

 
Chalcocite from Bristol Copper Mine, Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 18495
Mineral:Chalcocite
Locality:Bristol Copper Mine, Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut
Description:Old specimen of parallel gray-black chalcocite from the famous mine that first opened in 1802. Good sharp crystals, no damage. See article: The Chalcocite Crystals of Bristol, Connecticut in Matrix v.5-#2.
Overall Size:22x15x10 mm
Crystals:5-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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