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Aragonite, Copper

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Here is a fine thumbnail set consisting of a crystal of Aragonite and a pseudomorph of Copper after Aragonite from the locality of Corocoro. These floater specimens are well known from Bolivia for their great form and color, and this set is great way to illustrate the "before and after" effect which is rare to find for most pseudomorphs, especially from the same locality. There hasn't been any significant amount of these specimens on the market in approximately 25 years, and they are often only found in old collections.

Product details

SpeciesCopper, Aragonite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.4 x 2.1 x 2.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBolivia, La Paz, Coro Coro

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Copper
Mineral guide
Learn about Copper
native copper with spinel-twinned crystals and arborescences; notable from Lake Superior, Itauz, Dongchuan, Corocoro, prized for color and localities.
Copper
Regional guide
Copper from Coro Coro, Bolivia
Coro Coro, Bolivia - native copper pseudomorphs after aragonite, crisp pseudohexagonal forms, warm patina, and highly collectible, scarce pieces.