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Calcite, Cuprite, Copper

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Calcite with inclusions of cuprite and copper, 12 cm, from Czar shaft, Bisbee, Arizona; ex John Dagenais and James Douglas collections.

Product details

SpeciesCalcite, Cuprite, Copper
SizeCabinet
Dimensions12.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, Arizona, Czar Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Pacific Northwest page 88
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Alex Homenuke

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Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—James DouglasNot disclosed
—John DagenaisNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
Learn about Calcite
diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Calcite
Regional guide
Calcite from Czar Mine
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Locality guide
Czar Mine
Czar Mine, USA — Bisbee-area locality famed for dark blue azurite and malachite on oxidized copper ore; rich old-time character and cabinet-quality specimens.