S24213 – Pyrite
For more than a century fine specimens have come out of Butte’s dozens of mines, with the Leonard producing some of the choicest material, such as this neatly stacked cluster of pyrite. A Gene Schlepp specimen before ending up in the collection of Rosa Nowels.
S21668 – Pyrite
For more than a century fine specimens have come out of Butte’s dozens of mines, with the Leonard producing some of the choicest material, such as this crystal of pyrite.
S20853 – Enargite
A fine old-time enargite from Butte’s mining era seen here in common association with quartz. The luster on this enargite is excellent in person.
S20731 – Covellite
The iridescent blue-black film of this covellite adds appeal to this sulfide. Damage wise its bladed cluster is in excellent shape with a high-level of quality. This bright, old-time specimen is a true American classic.
S20655 – Enargite
For more than a century fine specimens have come out of Butte’s dozens of mines, with the Leonard producing some of the choicest material. Such as this spray of enargite that goes well with a bit of golden pyrite.
S20072 – Chalcocite
A fine old-time chalcocite from Butte’s mining era seen here in common association with quartz and pyrite. Isolated on matrix and in good condition.
S18816 – Covellite
This is an unusually fine and superb display of metallic, blue-black covellite crystals. They are nicely exposed, bright crystals situated next to quartz and an old-time piece that was likely extracted during the 1950s. Came from the collection of Don Boydston.
S18125 – Covellite
This is an unusually fine and superb display of metallic, blue-black covellite crystals. They are bright, iridescent crystals in absolutely pristine condition. They are also nicely exposed and well separated for a vein filling sulfide. This piece was likely extracted during the 1970’s, and eventually ended up in the collection of Al McGuinness, accompanied by his label and a bit of interesting history. If tilted slightly it measures 3.3 cm without damage.
S17546 – Covellite
This is an excellent cluster of brightly colored, slightly iridescent gunmetal-blue covellite. This film is extremely effective for display and really adds aesthetics. The external form is great and entirely pristine. This superb miniature is rich in everything available from here.
S16940 – Enargite
This very fine cluster of enargite and pyrite is an American classic. It is likely Earl Shaw obtained this specimen from Ed McDole since he use to supply them with Butte material. Si & Ann Frazier and Bill McBride also owned the piece.
