Pyrite, Quartz, Enargite & Bornite (Trimingham Coll.)

Steward Mine, Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana
Small Cabinet, 7.9 x 6.4 x 4.4 cm
Start Time: 07/17/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/24/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A showy and excellent combination from this well-known mine at Butte. A striking band of porcupine quill quartz points is flanked by highly lustrous pyritohedrons (some iridescent). The upper left side hosts a couple prismatic enargite crystals with a scattering of crude bornite crystals. Classic old-time combination material from the Bob Trimingham Collection.

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