Chalcocite (Var: Ducktownite)

Specimen ID: 7DC-P3P

Mineral(s)
Chalcocite (Var: Ducktownite) : Cu2S
Locality
As recorded:
Chino Mine, Santa Rita, Santa Rita Mining District, Grant County, New Mexico, USA
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
15mm x 14mm x 12mm
Events

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Sharp crystal of pyrite with chalcocite overgrowth, a variety known as ducktownite. The surface has a white second mineral on several sides. Overall size of mineral specimen: 15x14x12 mm. Size of individual crystals: 15 mm.
John Betts - 30th November 2000
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