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Covellite and Colusite

Butte, Butte District, Silver Bow Co., Montana

4.26cm x 3.9cm x 2.25cm


Description/Interesting Notes:

An absolutely EXTRAORDINARY example of colusite and covellite from Butte!!! This is perhaps the finest example of crystalline colusite I have ever seen from Butte!!! This specimen consists of an showy cluster of finely bladed covellite crystals - partially altering to chalcocite in association with numerous complex colusite crystals scattered about in a most aesthetic fashion!!! The covellite crystals are present as sharp, hexagonal blades with bluish iridescence!!! The slight roughness of the covellite crystals is due not to damage but to partial alteration to chalcocite - this feature is quite apparent upon close inspection!!! The colusite crystals are present as sharply defined, rosette-like groups of intergrown crystals!!! These complex colusite crystals range in size to 4mm!!! This specimen is in magnificent condition and displays stunningly in person!!! The discrete crystals are prominent and sharply defined in person!!! This is truly an extraordinary Butte combo and is in a class by itself!!! This specimen retains an old Lidstrom's label as well as an old label from Forest Cureton as well!!! Don't miss out on this rare and exceptional example of colusite in aesthetic combination with covellite!!! The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!! Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!! STAY TUNED!!! MORE AUCTIONS WILL BE ADDED SATURDAY NIGHT FOR A SPECIAL 5-DAY AUCTION, ENDING THURSDAY MAY 3rd!!!


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