Brassy Covellite Crystals

Brassy Covellite Crystals from Reynolds Tunnel, Summitville District, Rio Grande County, Colorado

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Dense cluster of bladed Covellite crystals with minor Pyrite and Chalcopyrite. The covellite crystals have areas of brassy patina mixed with iridescent purple. The crystals are large for the locality (largest reported: 20 mm).

Locality

Reynolds Tunnel, Summitville District, Rio Grande County, Colorado

Dimensions

4.7 x 2.3 x 1.5 cm.


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