NDK
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Post by NDK on May 28, 2023 19:38:26 GMT -5
MsAli and I picked these pieces up at a sale today. We're fairly positive it's covellite but would like verification. A few notes: not magnetic, streaks lead gray, heavy for it's size. The green color on the rind is making us question it.  
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Post by rmf on May 29, 2023 19:57:43 GMT -5
I can't tell from the images. Covellite usually has a metalic luster
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Post by MsAli on May 29, 2023 20:04:49 GMT -5
It is metallic
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Post by rmf on May 29, 2023 20:35:04 GMT -5
sounds like you may have it. good score |
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Post by MsAli on May 30, 2023 8:41:53 GMT -5
Have you ever seen it with that blue/green on the outside?
That's what is really throwing me
I know it's a copper complex (which is what that color tells me it is) but I've never seen covellite with it
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Post by drocknut on May 30, 2023 15:45:37 GMT -5
I've never seen Covellite with the blue green on it like that. Got me stumped.
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Post by MsAli on May 30, 2023 18:54:19 GMT -5
Got me stumped too
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Post by hummingbirdstones on May 31, 2023 22:45:35 GMT -5
Boy Ali, it has me stumped too. I have never seen Covellite with the green patina on the rind. I'm wondering if it's Covellite with a higher copper content than what I usually see. Hmmmmmm .........
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Post by roy on Jun 2, 2023 12:15:30 GMT -5
it is not
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jun 2, 2023 20:59:54 GMT -5
Roy, can you explain why you say that? I'd be interested in getting some edumacation.  |
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fuss
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Post by fuss on Jun 3, 2023 10:19:50 GMT -5
Test the hardness Covellite is soft around 2 or under.
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Post by roy on Jun 5, 2023 12:31:58 GMT -5
Roy, can you explain why you say that? I'd be interested in getting some edumacation. covilite metalic in nature even the rough is un mistakable ill try to take some photos tonight and post here |
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Post by MsAli on Jun 5, 2023 18:36:53 GMT -5
Roy, can you explain why you say that? I'd be interested in getting some edumacation. covilite metalic in nature even the rough is un mistakable ill try to take some photos tonight and post here Is appreciate it Do you have any thoughts on what it is? |
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Post by MsAli on Jun 5, 2023 18:37:39 GMT -5
I'll try to get a video of it as well
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Post by MsAli on Jun 8, 2023 19:05:23 GMT -5
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 8, 2023 19:15:01 GMT -5
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Jun 11, 2023 11:21:51 GMT -5
Test the hardness Covellite is soft around 2 or under. That is one thing we forgot to try, will try to scratch with a fingernail and see what happens. |
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Jun 11, 2023 11:23:37 GMT -5
Thank you, Tela. There's some good info in that thread |
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Post by MsAli on Jun 13, 2023 10:48:42 GMT -5
This is covellite I believe that came from Tela The back (not polished) is very similar   |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 13, 2023 19:33:50 GMT -5
This is covellite I believe that came from Tela The back (not polished) is very similar That covellite is different from the one at the link I posted. |
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