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Cuprite, Copper

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An EXCELLENT and SCULPTURAL specimen of sharp, cuprite-coated, tetrahexahedral and dentritic, spinel-twinned copper crystals from the famous Ray Mine of Arizona. A fine, old-time piece. Ex Edna Doughty and Richard Hauck Collections. A mesmerizing piece in person, with much complexity, and very 3-dimensional 5.5 x 4.0 x 2.6 cm

Product details

SpeciesCopper, Cuprite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 x 4.0 x 2.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Arizona, Ray Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Copper
Mineral guide
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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
Copper from Ray Mine
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