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Covellite from Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana

 
Covellite from Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana

Covellite from Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana

Covellite from Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana

Covellite from Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana

Covellite from Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana

DESCRIPTION:No. 72118
Mineral:Covellite
Locality:Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana
Description:Classic specimen of a compact crystallized mass of platy covellite crystals with remnants of white clay on the surfaces. The covellite crystals have iridescent luster that varies from yellow to blue. Collected ca. 1990
Overall Size:5x3x2 cm
Crystals:5-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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