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Copper, Cuprite

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A very fine, sculptural copper specimen consisting of very sharp tetrahexahedrons and spinel-twins from the famous mines at Bisbee. The crystals have a pretty patina, as many crystals have a cuprite coating. Every turn presents a different fascinating perspective to this interesting floater. Ex. Dennis Mullane Bisbee Collection.

Product details

SpeciesCopper, Cuprite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.9 x 2.9 x 1.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Arizona, Bisbee

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.
Copper
Regional guide
Copper from Bisbee, Arizona, USA
Bisbee copper, Arizona — arborescent native copper with cuprite and malachite patina from the Warren district; prized for provenance, crystal form, and oxidize…