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Copper, Cuprite

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A highly stylized, very aesthetic sculptural copper with cuprite specimen from the Ray Mine. This striking two-sided piece consists of amazing, elongated, arborescent spinel-twins with some sharp, tetrahexahedral copper microcrystals; all over-coated with sparkly cuprite microcrystals. This excellent piece comes from a recently uncovered stash from the well-known copper mine, as the specimens were collected in 1959.

Product details

SpeciesCopper, Cuprite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.1 x 2.9 x 0.4 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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