AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Connecticut > Chalcocite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 39417 |
Mineral: | Chalcocite |
Locality: | Bristol (Whigville) Copper Mine, Mine Road, Whigville, Hartford County, Connecticut |
Description: | Parallel crystals of metallic chalcocite with striated surfaces and sooty patina. The terminations are complete except one corner. For more information see article: Connoisseur's Choice - Chalcocite in Rocks and Minerals November-December 1995. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #5548; ex. Bill Pinch in 1983 |
Overall Size: | 38x15x10 mm |
Crystals: | 20-28 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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