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Chalcocite Coating on Pyrite ("Ducktownite")
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Collection |
John Betts - Fine Minerals |
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Description |
Dark gray Chalcocite coating Pyrite crystals to 8 mm across. This formation of Chalcocite-coated Pyrite used to be called by the varietal name Ducktownite after Ducktown, Tennessee where it was first observed. Ex. Robert P. Bates (1926-2008) collection #174. |
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Locality |
Chino Mine, Santa Rita, Grant County, New Mexico |
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Dimensions |
17 x 12 x 10 mm. |
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Specimen Grade |
B |
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Photograph |
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