Calcite, Copper
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A rare Mexican example of copper included inside a crystal of calcite. Although most faces are admittedly cleaved - this is a locality piece of some interest from a historic find. If you look down into the crystal, you can see the bright copper along the surface of the matrix.
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| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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native copper with spinel-twinned crystals and arborescences; notable from Lake Superior, Itauz, Dongchuan, Corocoro, prized for color and localities.Regional guide
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