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Azurite after Cuprite

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Azurite after cuprite, 1.3 cm, from the Chessy mines, Chessy-les-Mines, Le Bois d’Oingt, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Gift from Arthur Montgomery. RHC#1484.

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SpeciesCuprite, Azurite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.3 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityFrance, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Chessy
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In California page 82
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Cuprite
Mineral guide
Learn about Cuprite
ruby-red copper oxide crystals with brilliant luster, from cubes to octahedra, prized for color, rarity, and historic collecting appeal.
Cuprite
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Cuprite from Chessy
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Locality guide
Chessy
A collector's guide to Chessy, France: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 146 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.