Posted 4 years ago
fortapache
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It looks mostly blue in the photos but in person I can see other colors too but it is rather striking. Now to see how much I an say about this without knowing anything about it. One thing I do know is that it is about 1 1/2" at the widest point.
Rainbow Carborundum seems to be the leading contender. I will have to go back where I got it to find out. When they start doing the Rose Bowl Flea Market again I can ask the seller. I bought it at their booth at an antique mall. Or go to the antique mall where I bought it and check the name there. Rainbow Hematite is another nominee.
I came up with a great idea for a display for these so stay tuned to see it. It will be exciting.
It will help your chakra.
Chalcopyrite perhaps?
Pretty cool looking rock!!
Thank you very much Congcu. That seems highly possible or probable. Good answer.
Thank you very much Scott.
Thank you very much valentino97. No I have a different spot in mind.
Iron pyrite ?
Fortapache, my guess is that you've got a blended piece from the edge of a seam of covellite, especially from the first photo. Covellite will be the deep metallic blue, and it's very commonly peppered with pyrite inclusions. A gorgeous material that has become extremely hard to get, and you need deep pockets to obtain any of the nicer pieces still on the market. Widely considered to have been the best source of premium Covellite material was the Leonard Mine in Butte Montana.