A Fine Platy Specimen outlet of Chalcocite, Quartz, Bornite from Vancouver Island, British Columbia 6oz

A fine massif platy specimen of Chalcocite from Vancouver Island, British Columbia originating as supergene formation in a lens below an old copper deposit. Veins of micro-crystalline quartz run through massif base that shows a metallic gunmetal grey sheen on exposed faces, and with small patches of iridescent metallic blues, purples and reds. Vancouver Island is historically well outlet known for its copper deposits, but high-grade Chalcocite is rare. This piece measures 8cm x 8.5cm x 3cm thick and weights 6oz.