Copper (Var: Whitneyite)
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According to mindat.com, whitneyite is variety of copper containing up to 11.5% arsenic, with some intimately intergrown algodonite, and not a distinct species. The blue smudge is perhaps azurite. A nice massive sample of the material. Ex. Richard Hauck Collection.
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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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