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Copper in Barite

Unknown Owner
A mostly loose cluster of colorless lustrous gemmy barite crystals, these hosting crystallized native copper, mostly as inclusions within the barite. Very slight chipping present, this still in good condition. Complete all around. Said to have been collected in the late 1800s.

Product details

Species
Copper, BariteAbout Copper →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 4.0 x 2.0 cm
Added on12/10/2025
Locality
USA, Michigan, Phoenix Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
05/2026Unknown Owner$340.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Copper
Mineral guide
Learn about Copper
native copper with spinel-twinned crystals and arborescences; notable from Lake Superior, Itauz, Dongchuan, Corocoro, prized for color and localities.
Regional guide
Copper from Phoenix Mine
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