Iridescent Covellite (old locale) Wes Parker Coll.

Summitville, Rio Grande Co., Colorado
Small Cabinet, 6.8 x 6.8 x 3.4 cm
Start Time: 03/25/2011 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 03/31/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Summitville, Colorado covellite of this quality is rarer than Butte covellite and is considered by many to be the finest covellite in the world. This striking specimen features very large, stacked golden-brassy metallic plates with with one centralized, gorgeous peacock-blue plate. Essentially solid covellite, this is an excellent example of the species and famous locale. Ex Wes Parker Collection. Valued at $400-500. MUCH, MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!!

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