Mineral: Cubanite with Calcite
Locality: Henderson No. 2 Mine, Chibougamau, Nord-du-Québec, Québec, Canada
Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 3.5 cm / main crystal: 2.6 cm

Description: Mass: 256 g MIM number: 1595 Perfectly formed crystal showing a sixfold twin, on a matrix covered with a few crystals of lens shaped colorless calcite (1.3 cm max). Photographer: AINU / Augustin de Valence; Publication: "Minéraux - Le Guide des Passionnés" Ex collection: Bernard Borduas (Canada)

All pictures, text, design © Forum FMF 2006-2025