Iridescent Covellite (classic Colorado)

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 upright specimen features large, intergrown metallic plates of iridescent, golden, peacock-blue and magenta covellite on all sides. Several faces on the piece have riveting golden and peacock-blue! Solid covellite, this is an outstanding example of the species and famous locale. This is the best Summitville covellite we have offered at auction. Valued at $900. MUCH, MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!!