twinned CUBANITE, CALCITE


Specimen: #15887
Locality: Henderson No. 2 mine, Chibougamau, Nord-du-Quebec, Quebec, Canada
Size: 16mm x 14mm x 6mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Superb star like Cubanite crystal from this now-closed mine which has produced the best specimens for the species in the world - Henderson No. 2 mine, Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada. Displays perfect 16mm crystal with very strong luster. It is nicely striated, with pleasing brassy-yellow color and gorgeous cyclic twinning. Some small white Calcite incrustations are seen above. The specimen is complete all over and displays beautifully from all sides. Ref: The Mineralogical Record 14 (3): 151-155. In excellent condition. On acrylic base.

Killer Cubanite!



twinned CUBANITE, CALCITE

twinned CUBANITE, CALCITE

twinned CUBANITE, CALCITE

twinned CUBANITE, CALCITE

twinned CUBANITE, CALCITE