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Chalcocite from Bristol Copper Mine, Hartford County, Connecticut

 
Chalcocite from Bristol Copper Mine, Hartford County, Connecticut

Chalcocite from Bristol Copper Mine, Hartford County, Connecticut

Chalcocite from Bristol Copper Mine, Hartford County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 69757
Mineral:Chalcocite
Locality:Bristol Copper Mine, Hartford County, Connecticut
Description:Large dark-gray chalcocite crystals with remnants of white calcite in crevices. The chalcocite crystals were originally embedded in calcite that was dissolved to expose the chalcocite. Ex. Irving Horowitz collection #73b
Overall Size:14x13x12 mm
Crystals:1-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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