UV Room

Come in and see our collection of Covellite and other minerals from Butte, MT – The Richest Hill on Earth – Our collection has a significant number of samples collected right here in town and UNDERNEATH town. Come in and ponder what life was like for the people collecting those samples in the mine.

Covellite is a special Butte mineral. We have some of the best samples in the world. It really does signify the power of Butte Copper in the history of mining.

Chalcocite is another mineral found in the mines around Butte. We have beautiful samples that show perfectly formed crystals.

Another mineral that is classic in Butte is rhodochrosite. This pinkish, copper bearing mineral is very popular to find in the local area.

When you find any of these minerals, you know you are close to a mine or a potential mine!