RARE VALLERIITE with BORNITE - 6 cm - LITTLE CHIEF MINE, CANADA 25911

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RARE VALLERIITE with BORNITE - 6 cm - LITTLE CHIEF MINE, CANADA 25911
RARE VALLERIITE with BORNITE - 6 cm - LITTLE CHIEF MINE, CANADA
Valleriite is an uncommon, complex sulfide hydroxide. It is very soft and has a bronze color similar to pyrrhotite. Valleriite occurs in unmistakable platy formations that also help distinguish it from other copper sulfides.
The specimen we offer is a very good large miniature example of this rare mineral with massive valleriite and iridescent bornite also.
Location: Little Chief Mine, Whitehorse District, Yukon Territory, Canada
Dimensions: 6.0 x 3.4 x 2.4 cm
For dimensions in inches, click on the photo with the ruler.
Net Weight: 61 grams
Stock number 25911
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