AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Connecticut > Chalcocite |
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DESCRIPTION: | No. 20900 |
Mineral: | Chalcocite |
Locality: | Bristol Copper Mine, Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut |
Description: | Superb miniature specimen of dark, metallic chalcocite crystals, many showing complex crystal twinning, on contrasting white matrix. A classic specimen. See article: Connoisseur's Choice: Chalcocite in Rocks and Minerals, November-December, 1995. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970) |
Overall Size: | 6x5x3 cm |
Crystals: | 3-10 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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