Cuprite, Copper
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An aesthetic, sculptural and undamaged floater specimen of arborescent, spinel-twinned copper crystals from the famed Broken Hill deposit of Australia. The longest copper crystal is 3.0 cm. The partial red cuprite coating adds a very nice distinctiveness to this very fine, old piece from the upper oxidized zone. 5.4 x 5.0 x 4.1 cm
Product details
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.4 x 5.0 x 4.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityAustralia, New South Wales, Broken Hill
Known provenance
| 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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