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Copper

J

John Betts
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Copper, 4.1 cm, from the New Cornelia mine, Ajo, Pima County, Arizona. Ex collection of Robert C. Lambert (1919–2008) #216; originally acquired in 1971 from Pala International; illustrated on the cover of the November–December 1975 issue of Rocks and Minerals; John Betts photo.

Product details

Species
CopperAbout Copper →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.1 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
USA, Arizona, New Cornelia Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 50

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Pala InternationalNot 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 New Cornelia Mine
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