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Chalcocite with Bornite coating from Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wisconsin

 
Chalcocite with Bornite coating from Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wisconsin

Chalcocite with Bornite coating from Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wisconsin

Chalcocite with Bornite coating from Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wisconsin

DESCRIPTION:No. 41983
Mineral:Chalcocite with Bornite coating
Locality:Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wisconsin
Description:Superb specimen of parallel chalcocite crystals with iridescent blue-to-purple bornite coating throughout. Remnants of glue from a previous base are on the bottom edge. For more information on the site see: Flambeau Mine in Rocks and Minerals v.72 #5. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #71; acquired in 1999
Overall Size:4x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:5-14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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