Nickeline and Breithauptite in Dolomite, Penna Mine, Harris Township, Ontario, Canada 4.5cm CO241
The Cobalt area is well known for Silver however many other (perhaps under appreciated) mineral species can be found. This is a saw cut vein with light polish. The mineral Nickeline (bronze) is hosted in the vein. A few parts of the Nickeline are cored with mineral Breithauptite which is seen as pinkish red spots. The Nickeline exhibits a more unusual flowing pattern reminiscent of arborescent patterns seen in Silver. Some green Annabergite is on the exterior. From The Penna Mine Harris Township, Cobalt area, Cobalt-Gowganda region, Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada. Of note the Penna Mine was the last shaft sunk by Agnico-Eagle Mines in the famous Silver district and marked the end of an era. Dimensions 4.5x1.75xcm 105 grams. Specimen video click Nickeline & Breithauptite in Dolomite, Penna Mine, Harris Twp, ON, Canada 4.5cm #nickel #crystals
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