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Cuprite, Copper

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A sculptural, latticework and box-work of sharp, wine-red cuprite crystals and rust-red cuprite crust coating tetrahexahedral copper crystals with a bit of attached matrix from Arizona. Classic Ray Mine material. This fine piece has a distinctly biomorphic-look, like a dog's head and body. Old-time material from the Robert Sullivan Collection.

Product details

SpeciesCopper, Cuprite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.1 x 5.8 x 3.7 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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