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Covellite with Pyrite from Leonard Mine, 3600' level, Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana

 
Covellite with Pyrite from Leonard Mine, 3600' level, Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana

Covellite with Pyrite from Leonard Mine, 3600' level, Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana

DESCRIPTION:No. 48848
Mineral:Covellite with Pyrite
Locality:Leonard Mine, 3600' level, Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana
Description:Foliated mass of iridescent covellite crystals with rich blue color when light is reflected off the crystal faces. Minor yellow-metallic pyrite on the rear. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987)
Overall Size:28x23x15 mm
Crystals:1-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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