Covellite with Quartz
available$ 300
- Locality
- Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA
- Minerals
- Covellite, Quartz
- Dimensions
- 3.2 x 2.2 x 2.2 cm
- Size class
- Miniature
- SID
- R326
Hexagonal platy crystals of iridescent Covellite on a Quartz crystal covered matrix. While larger foliated masses of Covellite crystals are more commonly seen, my favorite type from the locality are those such as this specimen with distinct individual crystals associated Quartz crystals. The Covellite crystals reach 1cm in size and have a bright blue iridescent color.