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Enargite over Pyrite from Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana

 
Enargite over Pyrite from Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana

Enargite over Pyrite from Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana

Enargite over Pyrite from Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana

DESCRIPTION:No. 58155
Mineral:Enargite over Pyrite
Locality:Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana
Description:Excellent large crystals of gray-metallic enargite to 29 mm over yellow-metallic pyrite crystals to 5 mm. The enargite crystals are prismatic form, with beveled edges, and have sooty luster on some surfaces. A good specimen for the locality. Ex. David Garske; ex. Carl Leon Richardson (1918-1998)
Overall Size:8x5.5x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-29 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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