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TitleCosalite
DescriptionThe dark gray material is cosalite, Pb2Bi2S5, a mineral consisting of lead, bismuth, and sulfur. (The white on top is a label.) Cosalite is found in many places, often associated with hydrothermal ore deposits, but generally in very small amounts. This specimen is 3.5 cm long.
LocationCanada ▹ Ontario. Near McElroy Township.
PhotographerNessa Eull. 2001-07-11.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #91.
Key wordscosalite, Ontario, Canada
Tech details315 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number1164