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MD-130299 - Domeykite, Algodonite - - Archived Cashin Mine, Montrose Co., Colorado, USA thumbnail, 2.5 x 2.3 x 1.9 cm.
2.5 x 2.3 x 1.9 cm. Domeykite and algodonite are rare copper, arsenic alloys and alloy-like compounds. This is an EXCELLENT, complete all-around thumbnail specimen with super, copper patina and nice form from the famous Cashin Mine of Colorado. SELDOM do you see domeykite with algodonite crystals in this sharpness. Rare, old-time material in this quality from the Carl Davis Collection.
MD-197758 - Domeykite - - Archived Sheldon-Columbian Mine, Portage Lake, Point Mills, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA small cabinet, 7.9 x 6.0 x 3.4 cm.
7.9 x 6.0 x 3.4 cm. Domeykite is a rare copper arsenide first described in 1845 from Chile. This rich old-time specimen from the Philadelphia Academy features a thick vein of lustrous, brassy-bronzy domeykite microcrystals in a quartz-rich matrix. The Sheldon Mine opened in 1853 and is located in Michigan’s famous Copper Country. One of the two, old Academy labels states that domeykite is a "New Mineral", indicating that this specimen was probably collected in the 1850s. Hefty for its size (rich in copper) at 219 grams or 7.7 ounces.
MD-42135 - Domeykite, Copper, Quartz - - Archived Mohawk Mine, Mohawk, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA small cabinet, 6.7 x 6.4 x 4.0 cm
A classic, sliced ore specimen of a vein of massive, brass-colored domeykite in quartz with copper. Domeykite is a copper arsenide and this is a fine, rich representative piece from the famous Mohawk Mine of Michigan. Ex Richard Hauck Collection. This small cabinet weighs over 1 and 1/2 pounds or 688 grams! 6.7 x 6.4 x 4.0 cm All Content and Design ©1996-2010 The ArkenstonePowered by http://mineralwebsites.comBy-species Galleries | ||||||
