AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Wisconsin > Chalcocite with Chalcopyrite-Bornite coating |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 81595 |
Mineral: | Chalcocite with Chalcopyrite-Bornite coating |
Locality: | Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wisconsin |
Description: | Sharp, distinct metallic chalcocite crystals with blue-bronze iridescent chalcopyrite-bornite coating on the surfaces. The specimen is fully crystallized all around except the bottom. For locality info see: The Flambeau Mine in Rocks and Minerals v.72 #5 Collected in 1996. This mine is now closed and reclaimed |
Overall Size: | 30x20x18 mm |
Crystals: | 2-8 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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