Chalcocite, Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith, Wisconsin, USA

$300.00

Size: 3.0x3.0x2.0cm

Species: Chalcocite

Locality: Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith, Wisconsin, USA

Description: There is vibrant blue and purple iridescence on this chalcocite. The colors are being caused by a coating of bornite. The specimen is in good condition with sharp crystallization. This specimen comes from the now closed Flambeau Mine in Wisconsin and is the most important find of this species in North America. The property was operated by Kennecott up through 1997 and has now been completely reclaimed and revegetated. No specimens will likely ever come from this mine again.

ID: FBM22

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Size: 3.0x3.0x2.0cm

Species: Chalcocite

Locality: Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith, Wisconsin, USA

Description: There is vibrant blue and purple iridescence on this chalcocite. The colors are being caused by a coating of bornite. The specimen is in good condition with sharp crystallization. This specimen comes from the now closed Flambeau Mine in Wisconsin and is the most important find of this species in North America. The property was operated by Kennecott up through 1997 and has now been completely reclaimed and revegetated. No specimens will likely ever come from this mine again.

ID: FBM22

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